Berrien County, Michigan tornadoes

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33confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: February 28, 2017, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total331950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune13 of 33
StrongestF3Oct 24, 2001
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 3Apr: 3May: 3Jun: 13Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 4Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 13 of 33 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 2: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 212 PM: 1: 0: 33 PM: 0: 5: 46 PM: 4: 1: 39 PM: 3: 1: 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 01960: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 1: 2: 2: 2: 21980: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
9
EF1
10
EF2
13
EF3
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

F3, October 24, 2001

1 deaths, 2 injuries Strongest

F3, October 24, 2001

47 mile path Longest path

47 miles, F3

October 24, 2001, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, F3

October 24, 2001
Every tornado

All 33 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Feb 28, 2017EF10.57 mi100 yd00
Oct 24, 2010EF00.08 mi35 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF11.44 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF23.38 mi200 yd00
Apr 26, 2007EF11.24 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 2004F00.1 mi15 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F347 mi1,320 yd12
Aug 25, 1998F226 mi300 yd00
Jul 16, 1988F02.1 mi33 yd00
Sep 21, 1987F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1981F21.5 mi500 yd00
Jun 6, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 6, 1979F00.2 mi60 yd00
Apr 12, 1979F23.3 mi60 yd06
Jun 17, 1978F11 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 1978F11 mi40 yd00
Sep 1, 1977F00.5 mi60 yd00
Jun 28, 1977F113.8 mi60 yd00
Mar 12, 1976F210.1 mi83 yd00
Mar 4, 1976F244.8 mi100 yd09
May 20, 1975F10.5 mi10 yd00
Sep 21, 1974F11.5 mi33 yd00
Sep 21, 1974F00.5 mi33 yd00
Jun 20, 1974F20.8 mi100 yd00
Jun 14, 1972F21.3 mi70 yd00
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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.