Michigan has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity this year, with 27 confirmed tornadoes by May 21, doubling the state's annual average.

At just one week into May, the storm center's data shows 32 preliminary tornado reports in Texas, where the monthly average for May is 38, and 10 in Michigan, where the monthly average for May is 3.

Michigan has seen 28 tornadoes in 2025 which is the 7th most on record in a ... “We certainly have had more activity this year than in recent memory for us,” said Jim Maczko from the National ...

The tornado tossed trampolines, damaged roofs, and took down power lines, while other areas of Metro Detroit also experienced ...

Survey teams from the National Weather Service fanned out across parts of Michigan on Monday and so far have confirmed four tornadoes that touched down in different parts of the state this weekend.

At least seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan as part of severe storms powered by strong winds that killed five people while downing trees, tearing roofs off buildings, and leaving hundreds of ...

2001 was the busiest year for tornado activity in Michigan between 1983 and 2023, according to an analysis of data in the federal storm database. There were 42 tornadoes in nine days that year; ...

In a typical year, Michigan sees 13 tornadoes. That means we had over a year's worth of tornadoes occur in just one week. It’s important to note that we typically see the most tornado activity ...

According to the weather service, tornado activity in Michigan peaks in June and most tornadoes occur between April and August. They are most likely to occur between 4-6 p.m.

Tornadoes are among the most violent and unpredictable weather events. With wind speeds ranging from 65 to over 200 mph, they can damage buildings, uproot trees, and pose serious risks to people ...

As tornado season approaches, Free Press Flashback looks back at the devastating twister that ravaged the Flint area one night 71 years ago.This article ran in the Free Press on June 10, 1953.