Tornadoes in Montcalm County
The Storm Prediction Center records 15 tornadoes whose paths touched Montcalm County, Michigan between 1956 and 2025. They killed 17 people and injured 310. The busiest month is April, with 3 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 30 March 2025.
- 15tornadoes
- 17deaths
- 310injuries
- 213per 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 Montcalm County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 27% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 7% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Montcalm 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Montcalm County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Holland, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F5, 17 deaths, 292 injuries, 58.8 miles long
- Longest path: Michigan tornado23 April 1968, F3, 11 injuries, 60.9 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado30 March 2025, EF0, 2.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Montcalm County
- Holland, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F5, 17 deaths, 292 injuries, 58.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.