Washtenaw County, Michigan tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: June 22, 2015, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 28
StrongestF3Jun 8, 1953
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries63whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 4May: 6Jun: 8Jul: 5Aug: 3Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 33 PM: 4: 4: 26 PM: 2: 3: 09 PM: 0: 1: 412 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

30 1950: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 01980: 2: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
8
EF1
10
EF2
6
EF3
4

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

F3, June 8, 1953

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

F3, June 8, 1953

11.3 mile path Longest path

16 miles, F2

June 13, 1994, whole path Widest

800 yards, EF3

March 15, 2012
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 22, 2015EF14.33 mi100 yd00
Mar 15, 2012EF37.57 mi800 yd00
Jul 23, 2010EF00.61 mi100 yd00
Jun 23, 2010EF03.7 mi75 yd00
Aug 24, 2007EF02.47 mi50 yd00
Sep 30, 2006F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 13, 1994F216 mi200 yd02
Jun 2, 1990F215 mi160 yd00
Aug 4, 1988F10.6 mi400 yd00
Apr 3, 1988F18.2 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1983F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1982F313 mi500 yd11
May 31, 1982F00.1 mi80 yd00
May 31, 1982F12.9 mi80 yd00
Aug 31, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 2, 1980F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1978F00.7 mi50 yd00
Jul 19, 1977F12 mi33 yd00
May 22, 1977F11.5 mi50 yd00
May 25, 1975F20.1 mi10 yd01
Jun 7, 1971F20.1 mi33 yd00
Jul 4, 1969F313.9 mi100 yd054
Apr 14, 1967F10.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 30, 1962F10.2 mi33 yd00
Apr 30, 1962F20.1 mi33 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 14, 20263 S Barton HillsNot 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 Washtenaw 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.