The June 8, 1953 tornado

F5Genesee and Lapeer counties, Michigan

An F5 tornado on a 18.9-mile path that killed 116 and injured 844. It was one of 12 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day, 7 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Watch how it happened Part of the outbreak of June 8, 1953: 12 tornadoes in 3 states

F5 tornado · June 8, 1953

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s path, minute by minute.

About this replay

Local time (CST)—Historical replay — logged times

Distance—of 18.9 miles

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RatingF5

The tornado

Rating: F5; Fujita scale
Path length: 18.9 mi; Width up to 833 yards
Killed: 116; Along the whole path
Injured: 844; Along the whole path
Date and time: Monday, June 8, 1953; 7:30 PM CST
That day: 12; tornadoes in the U.S.; every one, with a replay of the day

Counties on its path

Genesee CountyMI
Lapeer CountyMI

Other notable tornadoes that day

F4, Monroe County4 killed
F4, Lorain County17 killed
F4, Lapeer County33.8 mi

Storm Prediction Center severe weather database. Path drawn as a straight line from the recorded start to end point.