Tornado History
St. Joseph Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on St. Joseph, Michigan. The records below identify 18 tornadoes from 1953 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $967K, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for St. Joseph, Michigan
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in St. Joseph, Michigan with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 13.37 miles in St. Joseph, Michigan
Widest tornado: 950.0 yards in St. Joseph, Michigan
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 24, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In St. Joseph, Michigan, May is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 4 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 2001 with at least $522K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2010 | EF2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 10.65 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| July 9, 1966 | F2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 0.5 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 12, 1976 | F2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 17, 1953 | F2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 6.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 6, 1955 | F2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 0 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 6, 2024 | EF2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 8.46 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 7, 2024 | EF2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 13.37 mi | 950 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| March 6, 2026 | EF2 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 10.75 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 10 | N/A |
| October 24, 2001 | F1 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 1 | $322K |
| October 24, 2001 | F1 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 12, 2023 | EF1 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 19, 1973 | F1 | St. Joseph, Michigan | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.