How many tornadoes has Norton Shores, MI had?
Norton Shores has had 24 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Norton Shores?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norton Shores was an Unrated on October 13, 2024.
When is tornado season in Norton Shores?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norton Shores, with 5 on record. April through June account for 12 of the 24 tornadoes on record near Norton Shores.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
24
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
4.2% of total
Peak Month
April
5 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Norton Shores
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
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
3
1980s
1
1990s
3
2000s
4
2010s
1
2020s
2
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
13
EF1
4
EF2
5
EF4
1
Unrated
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Norton Shores
5 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Norton Shores since 1950, across 1 event. 143 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Norton Shores.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 5 fatalities along a 20.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Norton Shores
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
F2 on September 22, 1961 — 2,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on November 17, 2013 — 36.7 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on October 13, 2024.
What the record shows near Norton Shores
The 1960s were the busiest decade near Norton Shores, with 7 of the 24 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Norton Shores record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Norton Shores, 17 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Norton Shores is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Norton Shores is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Norton Shores has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2013 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Norton Shores, MI had?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Norton Shores. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Norton Shores?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Norton Shores was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 5 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Norton Shores?
April is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Norton Shores, 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 Norton Shores been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Norton Shores, 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 Norton Shores?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Norton Shores was an Unrated on October 13, 2024.
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