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This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1979, 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 1979 were similar to that of1980
Events January
* January 4 – U.S. President Jimmy Carter proclaims a grain embargo against the USSR with the support of the European Commission.
* January 6 – Global Positioning System time epoch begins at 00:00 UTC.
* January 9 – ...
. Deaths were near normal, but injuries were above normal.
Events
January
16 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in January, of which all were confirmed.February
4 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in January, of which all were confirmed.March
53 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in March.March 18
On March 18, a minor outbreak swept across Texas,Oklahoma
Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the nor ...
, and Kansas. The strongest tornado was an F3 that struck Copan, Oklahoma. An F2 tornado hit Catoosa, Oklahoma
Catoosa is a city in Rogers and Wagoner counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 7,159 at the 2010 census compared to 5,449 at the 2000 census. This was a 31.2 percent increase during the decade.Tulsa.
A large tornado outbreak also called "Terrible Tuesday", broke out in Texas and
U.S. tornadoes in 1979
- Tornado History Project {{1979 tornado outbreaks 1979 meteorology Tornado-related lists by year
March 29
On March 29, tornadoes touched down across Iowa and Illinois, including an F4 tornado that hit Braddyville, Iowa. An F0 struck a small suburb of Denver.April
123 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in April.April 10–12
A large tornado outbreak also called "Terrible Tuesday", broke out in Texas and Oklahoma
Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Central region of the United States, bordered by Texas on the south and west, Kansas on the nor ...
. Several deadly tornadoes occurred, including an F4 that decimated buildings in Wichita Falls, killing 42 people. An F2 tornado was notable for killing one person when it struck a mobile home park in Boonville, Indiana. A tornado killed three people in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton is a city in and the county seat of Comanche County, in the U.S. state of Oklahoma
Oklahoma (; Choctaw language, Choctaw: ; chr, ᎣᎧᎳᎰᎹ, ''Okalahoma'' ) is a U.S. state, state in the South Central United States, South Ce ...
. Overall, there were 58 deaths and over 2,000 injuries.
May
There were 112 tornadoes reported in the U.S. in May.June
150 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in June.June 28
A small, but deadly outbreak of tornadoes broke out in Iowa and Minnesota, including an F4 that killed three people in Manson, Iowa.July
132 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in July.July 16
An F3 tornado struck Cheyenne, Wyoming causing one fatality and 40 injuries. The tornado first to receive national attention by videotape as it ripped apart 500 homes.August
126 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in August.August 7 (Canada)
At least three tornadoes touched down in Woodstock, Ontario, killing two people and injuring 142 others.September
69 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in September.September 5
An F3 tornado touched down inTysons, Virginia
Tysons, also known as Tysons Corner, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, developed from the corner of Chain Bridge Road ( SR 123) and the Leesburg Pike ( SR 7). Located in Northern Virginia between the c ...
, killing one person.
October
47 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in October.October 3
An F4 tornado touched down in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, being a very rare New England tornado. The tornado was ranked as one of the costliest tornadoes in U.S. history, killing three people.November
21 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in November.December
2 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in December.See also
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These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in Europe.
Pre-20th century
20th century
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See also
* ...
** List of tornadoes and tornado outbreaks in Asia
** List of Southern Hemisphere tornadoes and tornado outbreaks
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These are some notable tornadoes, tornado outbreaks, and tornado outbreak sequences that have occurred in the Southern Hemisphere including Oceania, and, for the purposes of this list, ...
** List of tornadoes striking downtown areas
* Tornado intensity
** Fujita scale
** Enhanced Fujita scale
References
External links
U.S. tornadoes in 1979
- Tornado History Project {{1979 tornado outbreaks 1979 meteorology Tornado-related lists by year
Torn
Torn may refer to:
Film and television
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* ''Torn'' (2013 Nigerian film), directed by Moses Inwang
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