Tornadoes in Wayne County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Wayne County, Michigan between 1953 and 2024. They killed 25 people and injured 489. The busiest month is August, with 9 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 11 April 1965. The most recent was on 5 June 2024.
- 40tornadoes
- 25deaths
- 489injuries
- 654per 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 Wayne County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 30% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Wayne County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 9 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Wayne County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Adrian, Michigan tornado11 April 1965, F4, 23 deaths, 294 injuries, 90.3 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado5 June 2024, EF1, 1 death, 2 injuries, 5.8 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Wayne County
- Adrian, Michigan tornado11 April 1965, F4, 23 deaths, 294 injuries, 90.3 miles long
- Detroit, Michigan tornado20 November 1957, F3, 1 death, 12 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Dearborn, Michigan tornado12 May 1956, F4, 22 injuries, 6.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.