Tornado History
Kalamazoo Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kalamazoo, Michigan. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1954 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $79.3M, with 5 deaths and 120 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Kalamazoo, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Kalamazoo, Michigan with 5 deaths
1955 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 36.2 miles in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 28, 1955
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Kalamazoo, Michigan, May is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1955 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2024 with at least $50.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 1977 | F4 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 12.4 mi | 183 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| May 13, 1980 | F3 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 10.6 mi | 450 yd | 5 | 79 | $25.0M |
| April 11, 1965 | F3 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 14.2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 17 | $250K |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 10.86 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 12 | $50.0M |
| May 21, 2001 | F2 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| May 28, 1955 | F2 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 36.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 19, 2009 | EF2 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 0.86 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| July 27, 2002 | F1 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 1.5 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 19, 2009 | EF1 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 1.83 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 7, 1954 | F1 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 3, 1960 | F1 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 12, 1976 | F1 | Kalamazoo, Michigan | 2.5 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.