Tornadoes in 1994
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,082 tornadoes in 1994, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 69 people and injured 1,074. The busiest month was June (234), and the busiest single day was 26 April 1994, with 66.
- 1,082tornadoes
- 69deaths
- 1,074injuries
- 66on the busiest day (26 April 1994)
Tornadoes in 1994 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 1994?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 694 | 64% |
| F1 / EF1 | 272 | 25% |
| F2 / EF2 | 81 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 30 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 5 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13 |
| Feb | 9 |
| Mar | 58 |
| Apr | 205 |
| May | 161 |
| Jun | 234 |
| Jul | 155 |
| Aug | 120 |
| Sep | 30 |
| Oct | 51 |
| Nov | 42 |
| Dec | 4 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1994
- Ragland, Alabama tornado27 March 1994, F4, 22 deaths, 150 injuries, 50 miles long
- Kingston, Georgia tornado27 March 1994, F3, 9 deaths, 70 injuries, 40 miles long
- West Lafayette, Indiana tornado26 April 1994, F4, 3 deaths, 70 injuries, 14 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1994
- Ragland, Alabama tornado27 March 1994, F4, 22 deaths, 150 injuries, 50 miles long
- Cartersville, Georgia tornado27 March 1994, F4, 3 deaths, 20 injuries, 49 miles long
- West Lafayette, Indiana tornado26 April 1994, F4, 3 deaths, 70 injuries, 14 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.