Clinton County, Michigan tornadoes

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19confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: September 1, 2018, EF0. 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

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril4 of 19
StrongestF4Apr 11, 1965
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries26whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

April is the peak month, with 4 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 1: 1: 26 PM: 1: 2: 19 PM: 2: 0: 112 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

30 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 0: 11980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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
5
EF1
7
EF2
5
EF4
2

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

F4, April 11, 1965

1 deaths, 8 injuries Strongest

F4, April 11, 1965

21 mile path Longest path

28.5 miles, F2

August 15, 1951, whole path Widest

333 yards, F2

August 15, 1951
Every tornado

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 1, 2018EF04 mi100 yd00
Jul 6, 2014EF01.6 mi80 yd00
May 14, 2004F03.5 mi75 yd00
May 21, 2001F14.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 10, 1987F01 mi13 yd01
Aug 30, 1984F22.5 mi27 yd00
Aug 9, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 23, 1979F10.5 mi50 yd00
Sep 17, 1977F10.5 mi10 yd00
Apr 2, 1977F23.3 mi223 yd06
Mar 28, 1977F22 mi100 yd00
Jun 18, 1976F10.1 mi30 yd00
Sep 21, 1967F10.1 mi17 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F412 mi50 yd08
Apr 11, 1965F421 mi100 yd18
May 12, 1956F210.7 mi10 yd03
May 28, 1955F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 15, 1951F228.5 mi333 yd00
Cities

Cities in Clinton County

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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.