Saginaw County, Michigan tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 15, 2025, EF0. 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

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune10 of 27
StrongestF3Jun 21, 1996
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 6Jun: 10Jul: 4Aug: 4Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 10 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 5: 83 PM: 1: 2: 46 PM: 0: 3: 19 PM: 1: 2: 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 02000: 0: 2: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 2: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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
10
EF1
11
EF2
5
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

Strongest

F3, June 21, 1996

1 mile path Longest path

26.5 miles, F2

April 28, 1986, whole path Widest

300 yards, F2

June 15, 1982
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 15, 2025EF03.36 mi160 yd00
May 15, 2025EF01.62 mi250 yd00
Jun 22, 2015EF211.27 mi250 yd02
Jun 11, 2014EF15.3 mi300 yd00
Aug 20, 2011EF02.73 mi100 yd00
Aug 9, 2011EF00.74 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 2005F00.5 mi25 yd00
May 22, 2004F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 22, 2004F02.5 mi50 yd00
May 14, 2004F14 mi125 yd00
Oct 24, 2001F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 10, 2001F02.9 mi150 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F11.5 mi43 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F12 mi60 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F10.3 mi43 yd00
Jul 2, 1997F12 mi60 yd00
Jun 21, 1996F31 mi100 yd00
Aug 17, 1991F011 mi13 yd00
Apr 28, 1986F226.5 mi40 yd00
Jun 20, 1982F111.6 mi180 yd00
Jun 15, 1982F219 mi300 yd03
Jun 18, 1976F11.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 1, 1973F112.8 mi30 yd00
Aug 22, 1972F10.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 1967F11.3 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 9, 20261 N FreelandNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20264 SE BridgeportNot yet rated
Apr 14, 20265 SE Saint CharlesNot 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 14, 2026.