Tornadoes in 1954
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 550 tornadoes in 1954, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 36 people and injured 715. The busiest month was April (113), and the busiest single day was 30 April 1954, with 29.
- 550tornadoes
- 36deaths
- 715injuries
- 29on the busiest day (30 April 1954)
Tornadoes in 1954 were rated on the Fujita (F) scale. Counts of weak tornadoes in particular depend on how many were spotted and reported, which has changed over the decades, so compare years with care.
How strong were the tornadoes of 1954?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 89 | 16% |
| F1 / EF1 | 226 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 189 | 34% |
| F3 / EF3 | 39 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 7 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 17 |
| Mar | 62 |
| Apr | 113 |
| May | 101 |
| Jun | 107 |
| Jul | 45 |
| Aug | 49 |
| Sep | 21 |
| Oct | 14 |
| Nov | 2 |
| Dec | 17 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1954
- Norfolk, Nebraska tornado30 May 1954, F4, 6 deaths, 23 injuries, 29.9 miles long
- Macon-Bibb County, Georgia tornado13 March 1954, F3, 5 deaths, 75 injuries, 49.5 miles long
- Devol, Oklahoma tornado1 May 1954, F3, 3 deaths, 3 injuries, 12.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1954
- Norfolk, Nebraska tornado30 May 1954, F4, 6 deaths, 23 injuries, 29.9 miles long
- Plato, Missouri tornado25 March 1954, F4, 2 deaths, 12.1 miles long
- Lake City, Iowa tornado9 June 1954, F4, 1 death, 9.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.