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List Of Tornado Events By Year
The following is a list of tornado events by year. Number of tornadoes in United States by year and intensity See also * List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks * List of tornadoes by calendar day In the United States, tornadoes have occurred every single day of the year and strong or violent tornadoes (rated F2/EF2 or greater) have been recorded on multiple occasions each month. While this is not an exhaustive list of significant torna ... References {{Reflist External links (The Tornado Project) (Storm Events Database) Tornado-related lists, by year by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornado
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. It is often referred to as a twister, whirlwind or cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology to name a weather system with a low-pressure area in the center around which, from an observer looking down toward the surface of the Earth, winds blow counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern. Tornadoes come in many shapes and sizes, and they are often visible in the form of a condensation funnel originating from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud, with a cloud of rotating debris and dust beneath it. Most tornadoes have wind speeds less than , are about across, and travel several kilometers (a few miles) before dissipating. The most extreme tornadoes can attain wind speeds of more than , are more than in diameter, and stay on the ground for more than 100 k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1962
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1962, primarily (but not entirely) in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although tornadoes events can take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events United States yearly total January There were 12 tornadoes confirmed in the US in January. January 5–6 The first two tornadoes of the year struck Crestview, Florida at F2 intensity with the first one killing one, injuring 30, and kicking off an outbreak of 11 tornadoes across the Southeast. Later, another F2 tornado hit Destin, Florida. The next day, an F1 tornado injured one in Plum Branch, South Carolina. Overall, the outbreak killed one and injured 31. February There were 25 tornadoes confirmed in the US in February. February 11 (Denmark) A high-end F3 tornado caused severe damage to the town of holstebro and nearby ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1975
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1975, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Synopsis Numbers for 1975 were very similar to 1974, in terms of number of tornadoes, but not the number of fatalities; however, there were over 1,100 injuries related to tornadoes. Events January 52 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in January. January 9–12 Between January 9 and 12, 1975 a panhandle hook cyclone produced tornadoes in the Southeast, including an F4 tornado that hit McComb, Mississippi killing 9 people. It is one of the largest January tornado outbreaks. Aside the tornadoes, the cyclone dumped at least 27" of snow in Riverton, Minnesota. In Willmar, Minnesota, 168 passengers were trapped in a stranded train because they couldn't walk t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1974
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1974, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Synopsis 1974 was exceptionally above average with a record number of seven F5 tornadoes in one year. 366 deaths occurred and almost 7,000 injuries occurred. The worst tornado outbreak of the record-breaking year was the Super Outbreak, which spawned all seven F5 tornadoes. Events January 24 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in the month of January. February 23 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in the month of February. March 36 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in the month of March. April 267 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in the month of April. April 1–2 A minor two–day tornado outbreak caused 23 tornadoes to form. One of which struc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1973
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 1973, but mostly features events in the United States. According to tornado researcher Thomas P. Grazulis, documentation of tornadoes outside the United States was historically less exhaustive, owing to the lack of monitors in many nations and, in some cases, to internal political controls on public information. Most countries only recorded tornadoes that produced severe damage or loss of life. Consequently, available documentation in 1973 mainly covered the United States. On average, most recorded tornadoes, including the vast majority of significant—F2 or stronger—tornadoes, form in the U.S., although as many as 500 may take place internationally. Some locations, like Bangladesh, are as prone to violent tornadoes as the U.S., meaning F4 or greater events on the Fujita scale. Historically, the number of tornadoes globally and in the United States was and is likely underrepresented: research by Grazulis o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1972
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1972, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Synopsis 1972 was a near normal year, producing 741 tornadoes. Deaths were significantly below average, but there was a very high total of over 900 injuries. Events United States yearly total January 33 tornadoes were reported in the United States in January. January 13 On January 13, tornadoes touched down across portions of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. An F2 tornado struck Fort Rucker and two nearby trailer parks occupied by army dependents. The tornado destroyed 68 trailers, killing four people and injuring 88. An F3 tornado (possibly two tornadoes) traveled from east of Wadley, Georgia, Wadley to Waynesboro, Georgia, injuring 21 people. An F2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1971
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1971, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events Numbers for 1971 were above average for the 1950–1970 period, having a total of 889 confirmed tornadoes. Several very deadly tornadoes occurred, bringing the death total up to 159 people for the yearly total. Over 2700 people were injured by the end of 1971. United States yearly total January There were 19 tornadoes were confirmed in the United States in January. January 15 An outbreak of 10 tornadoes hit Florida and Georgia. One F2 tornado killed one and injured one outside of Americus, Georgia. Overall, the outbreak killed one and injured four. January 28 Two tornadoes touched down in Hawaii. This first tornado, which was rated F1, struck Wahi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1970
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1970, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events United States yearly total January 9 tornadoes were reported in the United States in January. January 1 (Australia) An intense tornado, which occurred near the town of Bulahdelah ( north-northeast of Newcastle), New South Wales on 1 January 1970, is thought to be the most destructive tornado ever documented in Australia. It is thought to have reached F4 or F5 intensity on the Fujita scale, however, no official rating has been made public. The tornado left a damage path long and 1–1.6 km (0.6–1 mi) wide through the Bulahdelah State Forest. It is estimated that the tornado destroyed over one million trees. A caravan was destroyed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1969
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1969, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events United States yearly total January There were 3 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in January. January 23 A series of at least three tornadoes impacted Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. A devastating F4 tornado traveled through Mississippi, killing 32 people and injuring 241. The worst damage was in Hazlehurst where 11 people died, 140 were injured, and 175 homes were damaged or destroyed. The community of Sardis was also destroyed, with 8 people killed. One school bus was carried and rolled a quarter mile while another was overturned, injuring 14 students. The tornado killed another 2 people south of Harrisville, and 10 people in 4 fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1968
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1968, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Two F5 tornadoes struck Iowa in the Charles City and Maynard areas, combined they claimed 18 lives and this was one of very few cases in history where two F5 or EF5 tornadoes hit the same state, on the same day. Events United States yearly total January There were 5 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in January, all rated F1 or F0. February There were 7 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in February. February 19 An F2 tornado moved through the North Miami Beach, Florida, destroying two homes, damaging 144 homes and businesses, and injuring 21 people. An F1 tornado also struck west of Miami. March There were 28 confirmed tornadoes in the Unite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1967
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1967, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events The 1967 tornado season was very active with numerous large, destructive, and deadly outbreaks taking place. In fact, the only months not to have tornado-related fatalities were February and November, although both saw numerous injuries. The deadliest outbreak occurred in April while the biggest one occurred in September. The month of December was incredibly active as well, producing an unusually high 61 tornadoes with 60 of them stemming from three large outbreaks that occurred during the month. This remains one of the most-active December's on record. United States yearly total January There were 39 confirmed tornadoes in the United States in January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tornadoes Of 1966
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1966, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes. Events United States yearly total January One tornado was reported in the United States in January. January 28 The only confirmed tornado of the month, a brief, nighttime F3 tornado, struck near New Orleans, Louisiana. No injuries or fatalities were reported. February There were 28 tornadoes reported in the United States in February. February 8–10 A localized outbreak occurred in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. An F3 tornado struck areas near Edna, Texas. There were no fatalities or injuries from the outbreak. March There were 12 tornadoes reported in the United States in March. March 3–4 On March 3, a supercell produced an extremely violent, exce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
