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Taylor, MI Tornado History — 91 Tornadoes Since 1950

Michigan · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Taylor, MI had?

Taylor has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Taylor?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Taylor was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.

When is tornado season in Taylor?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylor, with 23 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Taylor.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
12.1% of total
Peak Month
June
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Taylor

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 23 total, averaging 1.1 per year over this window.

2026 0+3 prelim
2025 1
2024 1
2023 7
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 4
2017 0
2016 1
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 0
2011 0
2010 6
2009 0
2008 1
2007 1

Striped bars mark preliminary reports not yet confirmed by NWS survey — excluded from the confirmed counts.

Preliminary tornado reports near Taylor since December 29, 2025

These are 3 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Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete.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.

Preliminary EF2° September 3, 2026
2 NE Comerica Park, Wayne County, MI
An EF-2 tornado impacted east Detroit on the afternoon of September 3... touching down near the Poletown East neighborhood and tracking southeastward... eventually cros (DTX)
Preliminary EF1° April 15, 2026
1 SW Melvindale, Wayne County, MI
NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in Lincoln Park on April 15. A brief tornado touched down near Wall Ave and Ruth Ave... and continued across res (DTX)
Preliminary EF1° April 4, 2026
2 NE Willis, Wayne County, MI
NWS storm survey confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in Van Buren Twp on April 4. The tornado started just south of Martz Rd between Rawsonville Rd and Hoeft Rd... contin (DTX)

Within 25 miles of Taylor. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 10
1960s 9
1970s 22
1980s 18
1990s 7
2000s 4
2010s 12
2020s 9

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 31
EF1 29
EF2 20
EF3 6
EF4 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 4
Apr 13
May 10
Jun 23
Jul 12
Aug 15
Sep 10
Oct 1
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Taylor

48 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Taylor since 1950, across 6 events. 888 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Taylor.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities along a 90.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Taylor

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 23 fatalities, 90.3 mi path, 1,760 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F4 on April 11, 1965 — est. ~$275.0M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 2, 1997 — 2,500 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 11, 1965 — 90.3 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on March 30, 2025.

What the record shows near Taylor

The 1970s were the busiest decade near Taylor, with 22 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Taylor record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Taylor, 60 reached EF0 or EF1 and 31 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Taylor is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Taylor has averaged 1.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 23 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 7, and 11 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Taylor, MI had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Taylor. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Taylor?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Taylor was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which caused 23 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Taylor?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Taylor, with 23 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 Taylor been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Taylor, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 EF4 tornadoes 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 Taylor?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Taylor was an EF0 on March 30, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Taylor?
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