The March 20, 1976 tornado

F4Oakland County, Michigan

An F4 tornado on a 3.8-mile path that killed 1 and injured 55. It was one of 48 tornadoes recorded in the U.S. that day, 9 of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Watch how it happened Part of the outbreak of March 20, 1976: 48 tornadoes in 10 states

F4 tornado · March 20, 1976

How it happened

Follow the tornado’s recorded path from touchdown to lift-off.

About this replay

Distance travelled—Historical replay — even pace

Distance—of 3.8 miles

Now in—

RatingF4

The tornado

Rating: F4; Fujita scale
Path length: 3.8 mi; Width up to 117 yards
Killed: 1; Along the whole path
Injured: 55; Along the whole path
Date and time: Saturday, March 20, 1976; 6:15 PM CST
That day: 48; tornadoes in the U.S.; every one, with a replay of the day

Counties on its path

Oakland CountyMI

Other notable tornadoes that day

F4, Macon County63.7 mi
F4, Tippecanoe County16.7 mi

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