Tornadoes in Allegan County
The Storm Prediction Center records 37 tornadoes whose paths touched Allegan County, Michigan between 1954 and 2025. They killed 19 people and injured 325. The busiest month is May, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 37tornadoes
- 19deaths
- 325injuries
- 448per 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 Allegan County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 22% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Allegan 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 | 4 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Allegan County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Holland, Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F5, 17 deaths, 292 injuries, 58.8 miles long
- Longest path: Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F3, 12 injuries, 60.6 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 May 2025, EF1, 8.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Allegan 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.