Tornadoes in 1999
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,339 tornadoes in 1999, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. It was the number 10 busiest year in the record. They killed 94 people and injured 1,838. The busiest month was May (310), and the busiest single day was 21 January 1999, with 86.
- 1,339tornadoes
- 94deaths
- 1,838injuries
- 86on the busiest day (21 January 1999)
Tornadoes in 1999 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 1999?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 830 | 62% |
| F1 / EF1 | 323 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 122 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 51 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 12 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 212 |
| Feb | 22 |
| Mar | 56 |
| Apr | 176 |
| May | 310 |
| Jun | 289 |
| Jul | 100 |
| Aug | 79 |
| Sep | 56 |
| Oct | 17 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 15 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1999
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma tornado3 May 1999, F5, 36 deaths, 583 injuries, 37 miles long
- Shreveport, Louisiana tornado3 April 1999, F4, 7 deaths, 102 injuries, 19.3 miles long
- Wichita, Kansas tornado3 May 1999, F4, 6 deaths, 150 injuries, 24 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1999
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma tornado3 May 1999, F5, 36 deaths, 583 injuries, 37 miles long
- Shreveport, Louisiana tornado3 April 1999, F4, 7 deaths, 102 injuries, 19.3 miles long
- Wichita, Kansas tornado3 May 1999, F4, 6 deaths, 150 injuries, 24 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.