Jackson County, Michigan tornadoes

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20confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: July 26, 2023, 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

Total201950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 20
StrongestF3Jun 15, 1982
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries46whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 1May: 3Jun: 7Jul: 4Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 20 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 4: 0: 23 PM: 0: 4: 36 PM: 4: 0: 09 PM: 1: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 12:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 11980: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 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
7
EF1
6
EF2
6
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

F2, April 3, 1974

2 deaths, 31 injuries Strongest

F3, June 15, 1982

13 mile path Longest path

19.3 miles, F2

April 3, 1974, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

June 15, 1982
Every tornado

All 20 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 26, 2023EF02.43 mi100 yd00
Jul 26, 2023EF01.44 mi150 yd00
Sep 1, 2018EF01.5 mi225 yd00
Mar 31, 2006F17 mi65 yd00
Jun 24, 1998F111.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 1994F216 mi200 yd02
Jun 14, 1991F11 mi30 yd01
Jun 2, 1990F10.5 mi20 yd00
Jun 15, 1982F313 mi500 yd11
May 30, 1980F01.9 mi17 yd00
Jul 28, 1979F00.2 mi17 yd00
May 20, 1978F00.7 mi70 yd00
Mar 12, 1976F22 mi90 yd00
Mar 12, 1976F23.6 mi133 yd00
Apr 3, 1974F219.3 mi440 yd231
May 30, 1972F11.1 mi17 yd00
Jul 4, 1969F10.3 mi27 yd011
Jun 15, 1960F25.6 mi33 yd00
Aug 6, 1955F27.9 mi300 yd00
Jun 19, 1954F00.1 mi10 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.