Tornado Alerts Near Hemlock, MI 48626

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Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 4.4 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 219 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Hemlock

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	3.4 mi × 160 yd	None	21 mi	May 15, 2025
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 250 yd	None	9 mi	May 15, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 100 yd	None	24 mi	Mar 30, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	46 mi	Mar 30, 2025
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 10 yd	None	28 mi	Nov 10, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	12.1 mi × 75 yd	None	51 mi	Jul 5, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	10.3 mi × 200 yd	None	49 mi	Jun 22, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 90 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 5, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	48 mi	May 17, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 100 yd	None	42 mi	Aug 1, 2022
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 200 yd	None	35 mi	Aug 1, 2022
EF3	Severe damage	15.8 mi × 200 yd	2 dead, 44 hurt	113 mi	May 20, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	1.8 mi × 200 yd	None	112 mi	May 20, 2022
EF1	Moderate damage	1.9 mi × 200 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 24, 2021
EF2	Considerable damage	6.8 mi × 400 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	72 mi	Jun 26, 2021
EF0	Light damage	3.7 mi × 100 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 26, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 25 yd	None	75 mi	Jun 9, 2021
EF0	Light damage	3.8 mi × 75 yd	None	61 mi	Sep 10, 2019
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 125 yd	None	26 mi	Aug 29, 2019
EF0	Light damage	6.5 mi × 75 yd	None	36 mi	Mar 14, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 50 yd	None	49 mi	Aug 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 40 yd	None	47 mi	Aug 28, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	62 mi	Aug 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	3.1 mi × 100 yd	None	54 mi	Aug 17, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	69 mi	Aug 17, 2017
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 8, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 25 yd	None	66 mi	Nov 6, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	8.9 mi × 75 yd	None	66 mi	Sep 8, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	7 mi × 100 yd	None	50 mi	Aug 2, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	21.9 mi × 250 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 22, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 250 yd	None	55 mi	Jun 22, 2015
EF2	Considerable damage	8.9 mi × 250 yd	None	29 mi	Jun 22, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2.4 mi × 250 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	27 mi	Jun 22, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	7.2 mi × 210 yd	None	104 mi	Sep 1, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	9.1 mi × 75 yd	None	96 mi	Sep 1, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1.6 mi × 80 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 7, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 100 yd	None	69 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	5.3 mi × 300 yd	None	13 mi	Jun 11, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 150 yd	None	102 mi	Nov 17, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 400 yd	None	35 mi	May 28, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 350 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 18, 2012
EF2	Considerable damage	4.6 mi × 400 yd	None	45 mi	Mar 15, 2012
EF1	Moderate damage	5.1 mi × 125 yd	None	26 mi	Mar 12, 2012
EF0	Light damage	2.7 mi × 100 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 20, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 40 yd	None	9 mi	Aug 9, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	10 mi	Aug 9, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	66 mi	Aug 7, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	24 mi	Jul 24, 2011
EF1	Moderate damage	8.4 mi × 200 yd	None	21 mi	May 31, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	58 mi	Jun 27, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	41 mi	Jul 30, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 200 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 22, 2008
EF0	Light damage	1.1 mi × 100 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 6, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 100 yd	None	50 mi	Oct 19, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	36 mi	Oct 19, 2007
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 50 yd	None	35 mi	Oct 19, 2007
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 230 yd	None	109 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 150 yd	None	95 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 150 yd	None	96 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF2	Considerable damage	11.6 mi × 865 yd	None	84 mi	Oct 18, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 200 yd	None	38 mi	Aug 23, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 80 yd	None	44 mi	Jul 9, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	47 mi	Sep 23, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 33 yd	None	13 mi	May 25, 2006
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 33 yd	None	17 mi	May 25, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	7.1 mi × 50 yd	None	109 mi	Jun 13, 2004
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 100 yd	None	13 mi	Jun 13, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	35 mi	May 23, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	27 mi	May 23, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	42 mi	May 22, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	20 mi	May 22, 2004
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 50 yd	None	19 mi	May 22, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	52 mi	May 14, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 125 yd	None	7 mi	May 14, 2004
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 75 yd	None	33 mi	May 14, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 100 yd	None	35 mi	Nov 12, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	21 mi	Aug 4, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 8, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 8, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	12.5 mi × 100 yd	None	17 mi	Oct 24, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	19 mi	Oct 24, 2001
EF0	Light damage	2.9 mi × 150 yd	None	13 mi	Jun 10, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 30 yd	None	46 mi	Jun 9, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	43 mi	May 21, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	10 mi	May 21, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	24 mi	May 21, 2001
EF0	Light damage	2.5 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	May 21, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	26 mi	May 21, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	48 mi	May 12, 2000
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 20 yd	None	53 mi	May 12, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	28 mi	Aug 26, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Jul 23, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	12 mi × 60 yd	None	94 mi	Jul 3, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	16 mi × 120 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	100 mi	Jul 3, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 60 yd	None	100 mi	Jul 3, 1999
EF2	Considerable damage	1.8 mi × 200 yd	None	16 mi	May 31, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	3.9 mi × 17 yd	None	63 mi	May 23, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 65 yd	None	50 mi	May 6, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 65 yd	None	52 mi	May 6, 1999
EF0	Light damage	100 mi × 50 yd	None	39 mi	Oct 6, 1998
EF0	Light damage	100 mi × 50 yd	None	36 mi	Oct 6, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 30, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	59 mi	Jun 25, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	90 mi	Jun 25, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	29 mi	May 31, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	99 mi	May 31, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	107 mi	May 19, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 1000 yd	None	46 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF3	Severe damage	1.7 mi × 1500 yd	1 dead, 1 hurt	35 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF3	Severe damage	2 mi × 1000 yd	None	31 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 45 yd	None	20 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 60 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 75 yd	None	26 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 150 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	50 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 60 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 45 yd	None	18 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 60 yd	None	17 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	10 mi × 150 yd	None	80 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 150 yd	None	77 mi	Jul 2, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 21, 1997
EF3	Severe damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 21, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	4.4 mi × 80 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 21, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 7, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	23 mi	Jun 7, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 880 yd	None	79 mi	May 28, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	51 mi	Jul 17, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	71 mi	Jul 17, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	52 mi	Jul 6, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 150 yd	None	82 mi	Jul 5, 1994
EF1	Moderate damage	8 mi × 50 yd	None	79 mi	Aug 30, 1993
EF2	Considerable damage	7 mi × 440 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	51 mi	Apr 24, 1993
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	97 mi	Apr 24, 1993
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	91 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	79 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 67 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	101 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	101 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	44 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 17, 1992
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	26 mi	Aug 17, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	24 mi	Aug 17, 1991
EF0	Light damage	6 mi × 13 yd	None	25 mi	Aug 17, 1991
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 13 yd	None	18 mi	Aug 17, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 30 yd	None	64 mi	May 28, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	10 mi × 100 yd	None	77 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	23 mi × 100 yd	None	79 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	4 mi × 100 yd	None	73 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	10 mi × 100 yd	None	68 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	7 mi × 100 yd	None	74 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	6 mi × 100 yd	None	57 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF3	Severe damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	64 mi	Mar 27, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	3 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	39 mi	Oct 4, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 70 yd	None	75 mi	Oct 14, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	106 mi	Aug 16, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	55 mi	Jul 25, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 6 hurt	37 mi	Apr 3, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 13 yd	None	95 mi	Jul 9, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	16 mi × 13 yd	None	92 mi	Jul 9, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 40 yd	None	38 mi	Jun 29, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 29, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	Sep 26, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	39 mi	Aug 26, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 13 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 25, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 40 yd	None	58 mi	Jul 19, 1986
EF2	Considerable damage	8.1 mi × 40 yd	None	17 mi	Apr 28, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	94 mi	Sep 7, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 3 yd	None	13 mi	May 26, 1985
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 150 yd	None	40 mi	Aug 30, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	24 mi	Aug 30, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	2.5 mi × 27 yd	None	29 mi	Aug 30, 1984
EF3	Severe damage	0.8 mi × 67 yd	None	39 mi	Aug 8, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	3 mi × 60 yd	None	37 mi	Aug 8, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	0.4 mi × 40 yd	None	33 mi	Aug 7, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 37 yd	None	66 mi	Jun 13, 1984
EF3	Severe damage	38 mi × 500 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 12, 1984
EF3	Severe damage	10 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	18 mi	Jun 12, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 17 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 29, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	69 mi	May 19, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	35 mi	Jul 17, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 17 yd	None	104 mi	Jul 17, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 67 yd	None	102 mi	Jul 17, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 22, 1982
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	103 mi	Jun 21, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	58 mi	Jun 20, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	4.6 mi × 180 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 20, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	7 mi × 180 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 20, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 70 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 20, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	7 mi × 70 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	57 mi	Jun 20, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	6 mi × 80 yd	None	49 mi	Jun 15, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	19 mi × 300 yd	0 dead, 3 hurt	8 mi	Jun 15, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	5.9 mi × 50 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 15, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	5.6 mi × 33 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 29, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	42 mi	Jun 7, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	27 mi	Apr 19, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Aug 23, 1979
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 17 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 23, 1979
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 27 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 20, 1979
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 12, 1978
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 33 yd	None	56 mi	Apr 11, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 60 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	35 mi	Sep 17, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	1.9 mi × 100 yd	None	69 mi	Aug 31, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	3.3 mi × 70 yd	None	63 mi	Aug 5, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 40 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	52 mi	Jul 8, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	43 mi	Jul 4, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	4.1 mi × 33 yd	None	36 mi	Jul 4, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	6.9 mi × 67 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	39 mi	Jul 4, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	2.5 mi × 90 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	51 mi	Jul 4, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Mar 28, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 33 yd	None	28 mi	Jun 18, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	1.3 mi × 50 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 18, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 70 yd	None	23 mi	Apr 21, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	4.5 mi × 33 yd	None	9 mi	Apr 15, 1976
EF2	Considerable damage	4.9 mi × 150 yd	None	86 mi	Mar 30, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 83 yd	None	69 mi	Mar 30, 1976
EF3	Severe damage	6.4 mi × 117 yd	1 dead, 7 hurt	60 mi	Mar 30, 1976
EF3	Severe damage	11.4 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 10 hurt	52 mi	Mar 30, 1976
EF3	Severe damage	N/A	None	49 mi	Mar 30, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 67 yd	None	50 mi	Mar 30, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Hemlock over 45 years

219

Total tornados on record

4.4

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 OTSEGO, MI May 20, 2022

15.8 mi path 2 deaths 44 injured

EF3 OGEMAW, MI Mar 30, 1976

6.4 mi path 1 deaths 7 injured

EF3 GENESEE, MI Jul 2, 1997

1.7 mi path 1 deaths 1 injured

EF3 HURON, MI Jun 12, 1984

38 mi path

EF3 ALCONA, MI Mar 27, 1991

23 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Hemlock sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Current month Peak for Hemlock

🛡️ 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 Hemlock with live tracking