Okemos, MI Tornado History — 98 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Okemos, MI had?
Okemos has had 98 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Okemos?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Okemos was an EF1 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Okemos?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Okemos, with 19 on record. April through June account for 49 of the 98 tornadoes on record near Okemos.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Okemos
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 24 total, averaging 1.2 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Okemos since December 29, 2025
These are 2 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
This EF-0 tornado had maximum estimated winds of 75 mph and a path length of around 3.2 miles. One outbuilding was destroyed. Otherwise mostly tree damage or minor prop (GRR)
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-0 tornado occurred in Durand on April 14. The tornado started near Newburg Rd just west of Lansing Rd... continued east before lift (DTX)
Within 25 miles of Okemos. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
What storm spotters reported near Okemos
3 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Okemos and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 15, 2025 and the most recent on May 15, 2025. They are already counted in the Okemos totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.
NWS damage survey confirmed a brief EF-1 tornado touched down between Stockbridge and Gregory being on the ground for a couple minutes before gusting out over Gregory. (DTX)
Spotter reports power flashes near the Meijer distribution center off Creyts Rd. Tornado debris signature on radar. (GRR)
Tree and structure damage occurred along the path of this EF1 tornado. A number of homes had roofing material ripped away and several outbuildings were heavily damaged. (GRR)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Okemos
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Okemos since 1950, across 6 events. 113 injuries have been reported across all events. 2023 was the deadliest year on record near Okemos.
The deadliest single event was an EF2 on August 24, 2023, which caused 2 fatalities along a 12.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Okemos
What the record shows near Okemos
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Okemos, with 24 of the 98 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Okemos record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Okemos, 65 reached EF0 or EF1 and 33 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Okemos is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Okemos has averaged 1.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 24 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 4, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.