Tornadoes in Lapeer County
The Storm Prediction Center records 23 tornadoes whose paths touched Lapeer County, Michigan between 1951 and 2012. They killed 116 people and injured 875. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 8 June 1953. The most recent was on 15 March 2012.
- 23tornadoes
- 116deaths
- 875injuries
- 356per 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 Lapeer County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 52% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lapeer County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2012, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lapeer County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- Longest path: Michigan tornado2 June 1971, F1, 3 injuries, 57.9 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 March 2012, EF2, 4.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lapeer County
- Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- North Branch, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F4, 23 injuries, 33.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.