Tornadoes in Livingston County
The Storm Prediction Center records 30 tornadoes whose paths touched Livingston County, Michigan between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 40. The busiest month is August, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 4 July 1957. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 30tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 40injuries
- 531per 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 Livingston County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 20% |
| F2 / EF2 | 13 | 43% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Livingston County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Livingston County
- Deadliest: Michigan tornado24 August 2023, EF2, 2 deaths, 4 injuries, 12 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Warren, Michigan tornado4 July 1957, F4, 6 injuries, 29.9 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 May 2025, EF1, 1.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Livingston County
- Pinckney, Michigan tornado11 May 1974, F3, 1 death, 0.9 miles long
- Warren, Michigan tornado4 July 1957, F4, 6 injuries, 29.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.