Cass County, Michigan tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: March 30, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune5 of 20
StrongestF3Oct 24, 2001
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries27whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 2Mar: 3Apr: 0May: 1Jun: 5Jul: 3Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 5 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 53 PM: 2: 1: 26 PM: 2: 2: 39 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
3
EF1
12
EF2
4
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 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Mar 30, 2025EF12.01 mi200 yd00
Mar 30, 2025EF12.59 mi100 yd00
May 7, 2024EF111.71 mi950 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF12.7 mi150 yd00
Feb 28, 2017EF14.99 mi100 yd00
Mar 24, 2016EF01.34 mi150 yd00
Nov 17, 2013EF10.38 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 2010EF22.73 mi200 yd00
Jul 21, 2004F00.5 mi50 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F347 mi1,320 yd12
Aug 25, 1998F226 mi300 yd00
Jul 13, 1992F24 mi80 yd025
Jul 16, 1990F112 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 1986F21.3 mi700 yd00
Jun 7, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 27, 1978F11 mi77 yd00
Jun 20, 1974F12 mi30 yd00
Aug 16, 1968F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 8, 1959F112.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 1957F110.7 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Mar 6, 20262 NNW Juno LakeNot yet rated
Mar 6, 20262 WNW EdwardsburgNot yet rated
Mar 6, 20262 WNW EdwardsburgNot 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.