The United States averages 80 tornado deaths and 1,500 injuries per year. Knowing what to do when a tornado warning is issued for your area may save your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Tornadoes can move quickly.
Each year, Michigan gets hit by an average of 16 tornadoes. Since 1950, there has been at least one tornado in every county of the state. The peak season for tornadoes in Michigan is from April through July. Most tornadoes occur between 3 pm and 9 pm, though they can occur any time of the day or night and during almost any month of the year. Those most at risk during tornadoes are people in mobile homes and automobiles, which can be easily destroyed or damaged even by weak tornadoes.