Eaton County, Michigan tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 15, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 26
StrongestF4Apr 2, 1977
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries53whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 6May: 5Jun: 5Jul: 1Aug: 6Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 4: 4: 46 PM: 2: 2: 19 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 01970: 2: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
7
EF1
12
EF2
5
EF3
1
EF4
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

F4, April 2, 1977

1 deaths, 44 injuries Strongest

F4, April 2, 1977

16.6 mile path Longest path

64.6 miles, F2

May 28, 1955, whole path Widest

613 yards, F4

April 2, 1977
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 15, 2025EF115.68 mi250 yd00
Sep 13, 2008EF03.39 mi300 yd00
Jun 8, 2008EF19.74 mi150 yd10
Aug 24, 2007EF36.5 mi300 yd05
Aug 25, 2004F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 2003F00.2 mi30 yd00
Sep 9, 2001F18.5 mi300 yd01
May 21, 2001F06 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 26, 1986F210.6 mi50 yd00
May 18, 1984F00.2 mi17 yd00
Apr 2, 1977F416.6 mi613 yd144
Jun 18, 1976F10.1 mi30 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F118.9 mi93 yd00
Jul 4, 1974F14.5 mi33 yd01
May 15, 1972F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1970F11.5 mi67 yd00
Apr 29, 1970F12 mi67 yd00
Aug 5, 1968F252.7 mi50 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F210.9 mi10 yd00
Apr 21, 1967F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 21, 1966F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 30, 1962F20.8 mi50 yd00
May 28, 1955F264.6 mi100 yd01
Aug 15, 1951F12.3 mi100 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 9, 20262 SW Grand LedgeNot 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.

Cities

Cities in Eaton 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.