Tornadoes in Ottawa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Ottawa County, Michigan between 1956 and 2025. They killed 22 people and injured 436. The busiest month is June, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 26tornadoes
- 22deaths
- 436injuries
- 461per 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 Ottawa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 4% |
Ottawa 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Ottawa County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Holland, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F5, 17 deaths, 292 injuries, 58.8 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 May 2025, EF0, 3.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Ottawa County
- Holland, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F5, 17 deaths, 292 injuries, 58.8 miles long
- Walker, Michigan tornado11 April 1965, F4, 5 deaths, 142 injuries, 20.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.