Tornado Alerts Near Minden City, MI 48456

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Minden City

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Minden City area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.7 tornados

Peak season month May

Total on record 35 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Minden City

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	1.7 mi × 100 yd	None	8 mi	Jul 26, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	20 mi	Jul 5, 2024
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 475 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 14, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 120 yd	None	41 mi	Oct 14, 2021
EF0	Light damage	2.9 mi × 110 yd	None	28 mi	Jul 24, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	27 mi	Aug 6, 2018
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 75 yd	None	36 mi	Nov 6, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	3.6 mi × 150 yd	None	23 mi	Nov 6, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 75 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 18, 2010
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	18 mi	Oct 19, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	13 mi	Aug 23, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	11 mi	Jun 13, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 80 yd	None	47 mi	May 31, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	37 mi	May 23, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	6 mi	May 22, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	31 mi	May 14, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	36 mi	May 14, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	12 mi	Aug 19, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 175 yd	None	8 mi	May 12, 2000
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 28, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	7.5 mi × 100 yd	None	21 mi	Apr 16, 1998
EF2	Considerable damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	37 mi	Jun 22, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 21, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 21, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 10 yd	None	42 mi	May 28, 1995
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 150 yd	None	10 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 33 yd	None	49 mi	Sep 14, 1990
EF3	Severe damage	8.8 mi × 400 yd	None	35 mi	Sep 2, 1984
EF3	Severe damage	6.8 mi × 400 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	33 mi	Sep 2, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 10, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	43 mi	May 22, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 40 yd	None	20 mi	Jun 15, 1982
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 33 yd	None	26 mi	Apr 11, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	5.2 mi × 117 yd	None	42 mi	Sep 17, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 30 yd	None	2 mi	Jul 6, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Minden City over 21 years

35

Total tornados on record

0.7

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

May

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

14

EF1

18

EF2

1

EF3

2

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 ST. CLAIR, MI Sep 2, 1984

8.8 mi path

EF3 SANILAC, MI Sep 2, 1984

6.8 mi path 1 injured

EF2 ST. CLAIR, MI Jun 22, 1996

0.2 mi path

EF1 SANILAC, MI Apr 16, 1998

7.5 mi path

EF1 SANILAC, MI Jun 15, 1982

5.6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Minden City sees the most tornado activity in May. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

PEAK

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Minden City

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Minden City with live tracking