Tornadoes in 1975
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 919 tornadoes in 1975, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 60 people and injured 1,457. The busiest month was June (196), and the busiest single day was 10 January 1975, with 39.
- 919tornadoes
- 60deaths
- 1,457injuries
- 39on the busiest day (10 January 1975)
Tornadoes in 1975 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 1975?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 307 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 376 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 191 | 21% |
| F3 / EF3 | 34 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 11 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 52 |
| Feb | 45 |
| Mar | 84 |
| Apr | 108 |
| May | 188 |
| Jun | 196 |
| Jul | 79 |
| Aug | 60 |
| Sep | 34 |
| Oct | 12 |
| Nov | 39 |
| Dec | 22 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1975
- Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
- Warren, Arkansas tornado28 March 1975, F4, 7 deaths, 51 injuries, 5.4 miles long
- Omaha, Nebraska tornado6 May 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 133 injuries, 8 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1975
- Magnolia, Mississippi tornado10 January 1975, F4, 9 deaths, 210 injuries, 56.5 miles long
- Warren, Arkansas tornado28 March 1975, F4, 7 deaths, 51 injuries, 5.4 miles long
- Seneca, Missouri tornado24 April 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 22 injuries, 11.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.