Tornadoes in Barry County
The Storm Prediction Center records 24 tornadoes whose paths touched Barry County, Michigan between 1955 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 29. The busiest month is May, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 3 April 1956. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 24tornadoes
- 1death
- 29injuries
- 434per 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 Barry County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 25% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Barry 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 | 4 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Barry County
- Deadliest: Michigan tornado11 April 1965, F1, 1 death, 9 injuries, 19.5 miles long
- Strongest: Michigan tornado3 April 1956, F3, 12 injuries, 60.6 miles long
- Longest path: Michigan tornado28 May 1955, F2, 1 injury, 64.6 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 May 2025, EF1, 6.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.