How many tornadoes has Muskegon, MI had?
Muskegon has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Muskegon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Muskegon was an EF0 on June 26, 2021.
When is tornado season in Muskegon?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Muskegon, with 5 on record. April through June account for 10 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Muskegon.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
4.5% of total
Peak Month
April
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Muskegon
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
0
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
3
1960s
7
1970s
2
1980s
1
1990s
4
2000s
3
2010s
1
2020s
1
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
11
EF1
6
EF2
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
5
May
3
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Muskegon
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Muskegon since 1950, across 1 event. 142 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Muskegon.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 5 fatalities along a 20.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Muskegon
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 5 fatalities, 20.6 mi path, 300 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F0 on November 10, 1998 — 700 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 17, 2013 — 36.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 26, 2021.
What the record shows near Muskegon
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Muskegon, with 7 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Muskegon record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Muskegon, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 5 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Muskegon is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Muskegon has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 2 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 18 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Muskegon, MI had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Muskegon. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Muskegon?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Muskegon was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 5 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Muskegon?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Muskegon, with 5 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Muskegon been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Muskegon, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Muskegon?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Muskegon was an EF0 on June 26, 2021.
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