Tornadoes in Genesee County
The Storm Prediction Center records 53 tornadoes whose paths touched Genesee County, Michigan between 1953 and 2025. They killed 120 people and injured 977. The busiest month is July, with 12 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 8 June 1953. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 53tornadoes
- 120deaths
- 977injuries
- 832per 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 Genesee County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 34% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 14 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Genesee 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 12 |
| Aug | 8 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Genesee County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- Longest path: Michigan tornado2 June 1971, F1, 3 injuries, 57.9 miles long
- Most recent: Michigan tornado15 May 2025, EF0, 1.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Genesee County
- Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- Flint, Michigan tornado12 May 1956, F4, 3 deaths, 116 injuries, 6.6 miles long
- Otisville, Michigan tornado2 July 1997, F3, 1 death, 1 injury, 1.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.