Tornado Alerts Near Washington Island, WI 54246

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Washington Island

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.4 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 22 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Washington Island

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	2.3 mi × 50 yd	None	2 mi	May 21, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	97 mi	Jul 8, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	82 mi	May 23, 2011
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 50 yd	None	83 mi	May 23, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	37 mi	Jul 25, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	77 mi	Jul 28, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	36 mi	May 30, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	77 mi	May 31, 1998
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	39 mi	Oct 5, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	87 mi	Aug 14, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	74 mi	Jul 19, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 60 yd	None	88 mi	Aug 16, 1988
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 500 yd	None	116 mi	Jul 11, 1987
EF3	Severe damage	3 mi × 150 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 11, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	2.7 mi × 400 yd	None	74 mi	Jul 9, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 27 yd	None	92 mi	Sep 7, 1985
EF2	Considerable damage	9 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	74 mi	Jul 14, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	18 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	62 mi	Jul 14, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 7 yd	None	89 mi	May 1, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 27 yd	None	108 mi	Aug 16, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 60 yd	None	93 mi	Aug 22, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	15.6 mi × 200 yd	None	82 mi	Jul 31, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Washington Island over 17 years

22

Total tornados on record

0.4

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

12

EF1

6

EF2

3

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 SCHOOLCRAFT, MI Jul 11, 1987

3 mi path

EF2 SCHOOLCRAFT, MI Jul 14, 1984

18 mi path 1 injured

EF2 ANTRIM, MI Jul 31, 1977

15.6 mi path

EF2 MACKINAC, MI Jul 14, 1984

9 mi path 1 injured

EF1 ALGER, MI Jul 9, 1987

2.7 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Washington Island sees the most tornado activity in Jul. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Washington Island

🛡️ 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 Washington Island with live tracking