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Grand Rapids weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Grand Rapids as part of Kent County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Grand Rapids

82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Grand Rapids since 1950, killing 23 people and injuring 498. The most recent was on May 15, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 36EF036EF1: 28EF128EF2: 15EF215EF3: 1EF31EF4: 1EF41EF5: 1EF51
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Grand Rapids

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 3, 1956F5Allegan County58.8 mi400 yd17292
April 11, 1965F4Ottawa County20.6 mi300 yd5142
April 21, 1967F3Kent County13.6 mi400 yd032
August 5, 1968F2Kent County52.7 mi50 yd00
April 21, 1967F2Allegan County18.6 mi50 yd04

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 15, 2025EF1Kent County14.9 mi100 yd00
May 15, 2025EF1Allegan County5.4 mi175 yd00
May 15, 2025EF0Ottawa County3.5 mi50 yd00
March 30, 2025EF0Ionia County2.2 mi150 yd00
March 30, 2025EF0Kent County5 mi150 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Kent County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Winter Weather Advisory145March 16, 2026
Flood Advisory103August 10, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning77August 9, 2026
Flood Warning48April 20, 2026
Wind Advisory48April 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch46August 9, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory44October 24, 2026
Frost Advisory37May 12, 2026
Flood Watch21April 12, 2026
Winter Storm Watch20December 29, 2025

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