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I did look it up & didn't find Michigan in any Tornado alley. Since 1882 2.4 people per year have died in tornadoes about 1/2 or 116 died in 1953.ook it up, there is a 2nd tornado alley now, new one, tornadoes had shifted.
Are tornadoes common in Michigan?
No, tornadoes are uncommon in Michigan, but they can still occur:
Frequency: Michigan averages 15–18 tornadoes per year
Season: Most tornadoes occur in the spring and summer, primarily in the late afternoon and evening
Speed: Tornadoes typically travel at 30 mph, but can reach speeds of up to 70 mph
Duration: The average tornado in Michigan lasts less than 10 minutes on the ground and travels about 5 miles
Warning time: The average lead time for a tornado warning is 10–15 minutes