Tornadoes in Grand Traverse County
The Storm Prediction Center records 5 tornadoes whose paths touched Grand Traverse County, Michigan between 1956 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 25. The busiest month is September, with 2 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 22 September 2025.
- 5tornadoes
- 1death
- 25injuries
- 108per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Grand Traverse County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 0 | 0% |
| F1 / EF1 | 0 | 0% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 40% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 20% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 20% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 20% |
Grand Traverse County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 2020s | 1 |
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 1 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Grand Traverse County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Onekama, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F4, 1 death, 25 injuries, 50.3 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado22 September 2025, Unknown rating, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Grand Traverse County
- Onekama, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F4, 1 death, 25 injuries, 50.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.