Macomb County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Macomb County, MI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 596 alerts that included Macomb County, roughly 60 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (92 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 3, 2026. 23 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Macomb County alert history
Alert events that included Macomb County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 92 | 13 | September 3, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 82 | 4 | January 25, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 55 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 54 | 3 | October 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 41 | 7 | September 3, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 35 | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 32 | 9 | October 25, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 6 | October 18, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 28 | 5 | August 2, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 23 | 4 | September 2, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 18 | 0 | July 28, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 17 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Freeze Warning | 15 | 3 | May 12, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 14 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 4 | February 7, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 9 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 8 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 7 | 0 | December 29, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 5 | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 5 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 4 | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 4 | 2 | June 12, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 0 | January 29, 2019 |
| Red Flag Warning | 1 | 0 | May 1, 2018 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | February 22, 2023 |
| Freeze Watch | 1 | 2 | May 2, 2026 |
Tornado history in Macomb County
23 tornadoes have been recorded in Macomb County since 1950, killing 12 people and injuring 243. That ranks 20 of 83 counties in Michigan. The most recent was on June 18, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Macomb County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 1964 | F4 | Macomb County | 3.3 mi | 833 yd | 11 | 224 |
| March 20, 1976 | F3 | Macomb County | 17.1 mi | 100 yd | 1 | 3 |
| May 2, 1983 | F3 | Macomb County | 23 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 3 |
| June 15, 1974 | F2 | Macomb County | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 1983 | F2 | Macomb County | 1.8 mi | 37 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | EF0 | Macomb County | 2.4 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 24, 2021 | EF1 | Macomb County | 3.5 mi | 700 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 20, 2014 | EF0 | Macomb County | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 19, 2010 | EF0 | Macomb County | 5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 19, 2010 | EF1 | Macomb County | 2.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Macomb County
- Population: 886,175 (2024 estimate)
- State: Michigan
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 026099 (how to use it)
- Cities: Warren, Sterling Heights