Michican gets its fair share of tornadoes. Compared to other states, it is close to the median. It usually gets between a dozen and two dozen tornadoes per year, but has seen a few major outbreaks.
The deadliest tornado in Michigan History was the Flint, Michigan F5 tornado. It hit on June 8, 1953, killing 115. It was also the tenth deadliest tornado in U.S. history.
No. Although tornadoes are not uncommon Michigan it is not considered part of tornado alley.
There were no recorded tornadoes in Michigan on April 25, 2009.
Any place in Michigan can be hit by a tornado.
The last tornado to hit southeastern Michigan was an F0 that occured in the Muskegon area on November 10, 1998.
A of May 28, 2012 the last tornado in Michigan was on March 12.
The last tornado to hit Taylor was the summer of 1980.
Yes. Hamtramck Michigan was affected by an F2 tornado on July 2, 1997
The Flint, Michigan tornado of June 18, 1953 was about half a mile wide.
It is impossible to make long-term predictions about where one when a tornado will strike.
Most storm activity comes in the spring months of April and May, as this is tornado season in Michigan.
In terms of actual type, the tornado that hit near Taylor was probably a supercell tornado. In terms of strength, it was rated F2.