Tornadoes in 1992
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,297 tornadoes in 1992, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 39 people and injured 1,323. The busiest month was June (399), and the busiest single day was 16 June 1992, with 67.
- 1,297tornadoes
- 39deaths
- 1,323injuries
- 67on the busiest day (16 June 1992)
Tornadoes in 1992 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 1992?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 698 | 54% |
| F1 / EF1 | 413 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 129 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 43 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 13 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 15 |
| Feb | 29 |
| Mar | 55 |
| Apr | 53 |
| May | 137 |
| Jun | 399 |
| Jul | 213 |
| Aug | 115 |
| Sep | 81 |
| Oct | 34 |
| Nov | 146 |
| Dec | 20 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1992
- Pearl, Mississippi tornado21 November 1992, F4, 12 deaths, 122 injuries, 128 miles long
- Eatonton, Georgia tornado22 November 1992, F4, 5 deaths, 86 injuries, 32 miles long
- St. Petersburg, Florida tornado3 October 1992, F3, 3 deaths, 75 injuries, 2.6 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1992
- Kenneth, Minnesota tornado16 June 1992, F5, 1 death, 35 injuries, 16 miles long
- Pearl, Mississippi tornado21 November 1992, F4, 12 deaths, 122 injuries, 128 miles long
- Eatonton, Georgia tornado22 November 1992, F4, 5 deaths, 86 injuries, 32 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.