Tornadoes in 1984
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 907 tornadoes in 1984, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 122 people and injured 2,499. The busiest month was June (242), and the busiest single day was 29 April 1984, with 42.
- 907tornadoes
- 122deaths
- 2,499injuries
- 42on the busiest day (29 April 1984)
Tornadoes in 1984 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 1984?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 373 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 352 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 126 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 41 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 14 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 27 |
| Mar | 73 |
| Apr | 176 |
| May | 169 |
| Jun | 242 |
| Jul | 72 |
| Aug | 47 |
| Sep | 17 |
| Oct | 49 |
| Nov | 30 |
| Dec | 4 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1984
- Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
- Walthall, Mississippi tornado21 April 1984, F3, 15 deaths, 76 injuries, 71 miles long
- St. Pauls, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F3, 12 deaths, 101 injuries, 40 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1984
- Ridgeway, Wisconsin tornado7 June 1984, F5, 9 deaths, 200 injuries, 36 miles long
- Greenville, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 16 deaths, 153 injuries, 28 miles long
- Laurinburg, North Carolina tornado28 March 1984, F4, 7 deaths, 100 injuries, 17 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.