Oakland County, Michigan tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: November 10, 2024, 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

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJuly8 of 36
StrongestF4Mar 20, 1976
Deaths3whole paths, see note
Injuries100whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 7Jun: 4Jul: 8Aug: 4Sep: 5Oct: 2Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

July is the peak month, with 8 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 19 AM: 1: 1: 312 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 8: 5: 66 PM: 5: 0: 09 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 2: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 5: 01990: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 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
14
EF2
8
EF3
3
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, March 20, 1976

1 deaths, 55 injuries Strongest

F4, March 20, 1976

3.8 mile path Longest path

29.9 miles, F4

July 4, 1957, whole path Widest

500 yards, F2

May 8, 1964
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Nov 10, 2024EF01.23 mi50 yd00
Jul 11, 2022EF07.43 mi40 yd00
Oct 3, 2021EF00.76 mi75 yd00
Jul 24, 2021EF11.65 mi400 yd00
Sep 21, 2014EF11.23 mi150 yd00
Aug 24, 2007EF223.52 mi440 yd01
May 5, 2003F11 mi100 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F114 mi100 yd00
May 21, 2001F01 mi150 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F10.3 mi23 yd10
Jun 12, 1996F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 7, 1991F22.5 mi50 yd00
Sep 14, 1990F11 mi33 yd00
Sep 14, 1990F324 mi90 yd00
Aug 17, 1988F11 mi33 yd00
Aug 5, 1988F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 22, 1988F00.2 mi10 yd00
Apr 3, 1988F11.2 mi30 yd00
Apr 3, 1988F11 mi50 yd00
Jun 21, 1987F20.3 mi80 yd16
May 14, 1987F10.2 mi70 yd08
Sep 26, 1986F00.1 mi20 yd00
Sep 10, 1986F27.7 mi50 yd00
May 2, 1976F11.7 mi50 yd00
Mar 20, 1976F43.8 mi117 yd155
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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.