Tornadoes in 2001
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,215 tornadoes in 2001, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 40 people and injured 743. The busiest month was June (249), and the busiest single day was 24 November 2001, with 58.
- 1,215tornadoes
- 40deaths
- 743injuries
- 58on the busiest day (24 November 2001)
Tornadoes in 2001 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 2001?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 810 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 278 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 98 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 23 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 6 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5 |
| Feb | 30 |
| Mar | 34 |
| Apr | 135 |
| May | 240 |
| Jun | 249 |
| Jul | 120 |
| Aug | 69 |
| Sep | 84 |
| Oct | 117 |
| Nov | 110 |
| Dec | 22 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2001
- Bruce, Mississippi tornado24 February 2001, F3, 6 deaths, 73 injuries, 52 miles long
- Bastrop, Louisiana tornado24 November 2001, F3, 3 deaths, 11 injuries, 30 miles long
- Lyon, Mississippi tornado24 November 2001, F2, 3 deaths, 33 injuries, 43.5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2001
- Madison, Mississippi tornado24 November 2001, F4, 2 deaths, 21 injuries, 11.5 miles long
- Hoisington, Kansas tornado21 April 2001, F4, 1 death, 28 injuries, 5 miles long
- Metcalfe, Mississippi tornado24 November 2001, F4, 48 injuries, 30.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.