Tornadoes in 1963
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 463 tornadoes in 1963, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 31 people and injured 538. The busiest month was June (90), and the busiest single day was 29 April 1963, with 22.
- 463tornadoes
- 31deaths
- 538injuries
- 22on the busiest day (29 April 1963)
Tornadoes in 1963 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 1963?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 98 | 21% |
| F1 / EF1 | 179 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 148 | 32% |
| F3 / EF3 | 33 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 5 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 49 |
| Apr | 84 |
| May | 71 |
| Jun | 90 |
| Jul | 62 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 33 |
| Oct | 13 |
| Nov | 15 |
| Dec | 0 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1963
- Coahoma, Mississippi tornado29 April 1963, F3, 5 deaths, 10 injuries, 5.7 miles long
- Shannon, Mississippi tornado29 April 1963, F4, 3 deaths, 20 injuries, 4.7 miles long
- Maury City, Tennessee tornado29 April 1963, F3, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 9.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1963
- Shannon, Mississippi tornado29 April 1963, F4, 3 deaths, 20 injuries, 4.7 miles long
- West, Mississippi tornado11 March 1963, F4, 2 deaths, 7 injuries, 45.2 miles long
- Colony, Alabama tornado11 March 1963, F4, 2 deaths, 6 injuries, 28 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.