Tornadoes in 1955
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 591 tornadoes in 1955, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 129 people and injured 926. The busiest month was June (153), and the busiest single day was 4 June 1955, with 40.
- 591tornadoes
- 129deaths
- 926injuries
- 40on the busiest day (4 June 1955)
Tornadoes in 1955 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 1955?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 170 | 29% |
| F1 / EF1 | 217 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 164 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 30 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 8 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 2 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 4 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 99 |
| May | 147 |
| Jun | 153 |
| Jul | 49 |
| Aug | 33 |
| Sep | 15 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 3 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1955
- Newkirk, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1955, F5, 80 deaths, 273 injuries, 56.4 miles long
- Tonkawa, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1955, F5, 20 deaths, 280 injuries, 28.4 miles long
- Falkville, Alabama tornado24 April 1955, F4, 5 deaths, 20 injuries, 8.6 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1955
- Newkirk, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1955, F5, 80 deaths, 273 injuries, 56.4 miles long
- Tonkawa, Oklahoma tornado25 May 1955, F5, 20 deaths, 280 injuries, 28.4 miles long
- Falkville, Alabama tornado24 April 1955, F4, 5 deaths, 20 injuries, 8.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.