Midland County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Midland County, MI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 421 alerts that included Midland County, roughly 42 a year. The most common is the winter weather advisory (73 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on September 3, 2026. 10 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Midland County alert history
Alert events that included Midland County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 73 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 54 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 44 | 10 | September 3, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 5 | October 6, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 29 | 4 | June 10, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 21 | 2 | April 15, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 21 | 0 | February 16, 2025 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 20 | 3 | October 24, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 16 | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 14 | 0 | November 29, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 13 | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 12 | 2 | April 15, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 12 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 11 | 3 | October 17, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 8 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 8 | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 7 | 0 | May 20, 2020 |
| Red Flag Warning | 7 | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 6 | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 3 | 2 | June 12, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 2 | 1 | May 2, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 0 | January 29, 2019 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 2 | 0 | January 11, 2020 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 1 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 1 | 0 | October 11, 2024 |
Tornado history in Midland County
10 tornadoes have been recorded in Midland County since 1950, injuring 1 people. That ranks 48 of 83 counties in Michigan. The most recent was on March 12, 2012 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Midland County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 1974 | F2 | Midland County | 2.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 31, 1999 | F2 | Midland County | 1.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| March 12, 2012 | EF1 | Midland County | 5.1 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 15, 1976 | F1 | Midland County | 4.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 12, 1974 | F1 | Midland County | 4.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2012 | EF1 | Midland County | 5.1 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 24, 2011 | EF0 | Midland County | 0.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 31, 1999 | F2 | Midland County | 1.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 17, 1992 | F0 | Midland County | 1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 1985 | F0 | Midland County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Midland County
- Population: 84,022 (2024 estimate)
- State: Michigan
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 026111 (how to use it)