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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Detroit as part of Wayne County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Detroit

69 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Detroit since 1950, killing 16 people and injuring 505. The most recent was on June 18, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 25EF025EF1: 22EF122EF2: 12EF212EF3: 6EF36EF4: 4EF44EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Detroit

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 8, 1964F4Macomb County3.3 mi833 yd11224
March 20, 1976F4Oakland County3.8 mi117 yd155
July 4, 1957F4Livingston County29.9 mi50 yd06
May 12, 1956F4Wayne County6.8 mi400 yd022
March 20, 1976F3Macomb County17.1 mi100 yd13

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 18, 2025EF0Macomb County2.4 mi400 yd00
June 5, 2024EF1Wayne County5.8 mi450 yd12
August 24, 2023EF1Wayne County1.4 mi300 yd00
August 24, 2023EF1Monroe County5.4 mi200 yd00
August 24, 2023EF1Wayne County3 mi200 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Wayne County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning96September 3, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory71January 25, 2026
Flood Advisory59October 2, 2026
Wind Advisory56March 15, 2026
Flood Warning48September 3, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch38September 3, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory35October 25, 2026
Flood Watch28August 2, 2026
Flash Flood Warning26September 18, 2025
Heat Advisory23September 2, 2026

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