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Sterling Heights weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Sterling Heights as part of Macomb County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Sterling Heights

63 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sterling Heights since 1950, killing 16 people and injuring 455. The most recent was on June 18, 2025 (rated EF0).

EF0: 22EF022EF1: 22EF122EF2: 10EF210EF3: 5EF35EF4: 4EF44EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Sterling Heights

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
July 24, 2021EF1Macomb County3.5 mi700 yd00
July 24, 2021EF1Oakland County1.7 mi400 yd00
September 21, 2014EF1Oakland County1.2 mi150 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Macomb County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning92September 3, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory82January 25, 2026
Wind Advisory55March 15, 2026
Flood Advisory54October 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch41September 3, 2026
Flood Warning35September 3, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory32October 25, 2026
Frost Advisory30October 18, 2026
Flood Watch28August 2, 2026
Heat Advisory23September 2, 2026

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