National Weather ServiceMichiganTornado WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Tornado Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 35 tornado warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 26 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 28th most of any state. 2026 through September: 75, 205% above the average of 25 for those months in 2008-2025. Kalamazoo was covered most often (32 times since 2008).
How many tornado warnings does Michigan get?
Every tornado warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 75 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 46 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 49 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Michigan get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 32 | 11 | April 2, 2026 |
| Branch | 31 | 17 | April 15, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 30 | 7 | April 2, 2026 |
| Barry | 26 | 10 | June 12, 2026 |
| Cass | 26 | 14 | August 11, 2026 |
| Hillsdale | 25 | 9 | April 15, 2026 |
| Monroe | 24 | 5 | September 3, 2026 |
| Van Buren | 23 | 8 | April 2, 2026 |
| Eaton | 22 | 7 | June 12, 2026 |
| Washtenaw | 22 | 3 | September 3, 2026 |
| Ingham | 21 | 10 | September 3, 2026 |
| Kent | 21 | 11 | June 12, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest tornado warnings for Michigan in AreaZine's record
NWS Detroit/PontiacWarningSeptember 3, 2026
Tornado Warning: Monroe, MI
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 3, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningJuly 20, 2026
Tornado Warning: Delta and Menominee, MI
Expired 8:15 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningJuly 20, 2026
Tornado Warning: Delta, Dickinson, Marquette and 1 more, MI
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningJuly 20, 2026
Tornado Warning: Alger and Marquette, MI
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, July 20, 2026
NWS MarquetteWarningJune 30, 2026
Tornado Warning: Alger and Delta, MI
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, June 30, 2026
NWS Northern IndianaWarningJune 16, 2026
Tornado Warning: Berrien and Cass, MI
Expired 7:15 p.m. EDT, June 16, 2026
NWS Northern IndianaWarningJune 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Cass, MI
Expired 11:00 p.m. EDT, June 11, 2026
NWS Grand RapidsWarningJune 11, 2026
Tornado Warning: Clinton, Eaton and Ionia, MI
Expired 10:30 p.m. EDT, June 11, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a tornado warning?
The NWS issues a tornado warning when a tornado has been seen or weather radar indicates one in the warned area. Warnings are drawn as polygons around the storm's path and usually last 30 to 60 minutes. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.