Allegan County, Michigan tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: May 15, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay10 of 36
StrongestF5Apr 3, 1956
Deaths19whole paths, see note
Injuries325whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Allegan County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 10Jun: 6Jul: 6Aug: 5Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 10 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 312 PM: 4: 0: 23 PM: 2: 6: 36 PM: 4: 6: 39 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 41990: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12010: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
14
EF2
8
EF3
1
EF5
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F5, April 3, 1956

17 deaths, 292 injuries Strongest

F5, April 3, 1956

58.8 mile path Longest path

60.6 miles, F3

April 3, 1956, whole path Widest

400 yards, F5

April 3, 1956
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 15, 2025EF18.3 mi200 yd00
May 15, 2025EF15.4 mi175 yd00
Aug 11, 2021EF02.82 mi100 yd00
Jun 30, 2017EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Aug 20, 2016EF112.76 mi100 yd00
Aug 20, 2016EF110.59 mi150 yd00
Aug 12, 2016EF01.08 mi50 yd00
Apr 26, 2011EF03.32 mi50 yd00
Jul 22, 2010EF00.16 mi50 yd00
Jul 18, 2010EF00.34 mi75 yd00
Jun 19, 2009EF25.88 mi400 yd00
Apr 8, 2008EF14.65 mi100 yd00
May 21, 2001F01.5 mi50 yd00
Aug 6, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 8, 1993F10.5 mi150 yd00
Jul 7, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Sep 6, 1989F12 mi30 yd00
May 30, 1989F110.3 mi60 yd00
May 30, 1989F18 mi60 yd00
May 30, 1989F210.2 mi100 yd00
May 17, 1986F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 21, 1983F213.6 mi200 yd11
May 30, 1980F11 mi20 yd03
Jul 24, 1979F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 20, 1978F11.9 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 14, 20261 ENE OtsegoNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20264 SW AlleganNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.