Tornadoes in 2002
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 934 tornadoes in 2002, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 55 people and injured 966. The busiest month was May (204), and the busiest single day was 10 November 2002, with 64.
- 934tornadoes
- 55deaths
- 966injuries
- 64on the busiest day (10 November 2002)
Tornadoes in 2002 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 2002?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 623 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 215 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 65 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 26 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 5 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 47 |
| Apr | 117 |
| May | 204 |
| Jun | 97 |
| Jul | 68 |
| Aug | 86 |
| Sep | 61 |
| Oct | 58 |
| Nov | 94 |
| Dec | 97 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2002
- Fayette, Alabama tornado10 November 2002, F3, 7 deaths, 53 injuries, 72.6 miles long
- Oakdale, Tennessee tornado10 November 2002, F3, 7 deaths, 28 injuries, 8.3 miles long
- Wren, Ohio tornado10 November 2002, F4, 4 deaths, 17 injuries, 52.8 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2002
- Wren, Ohio tornado10 November 2002, F4, 4 deaths, 17 injuries, 52.8 miles long
- Waldorf, Maryland tornado28 April 2002, F4, 3 deaths, 122 injuries, 38 miles long
- Poplar Bluff, Missouri tornado24 April 2002, F4, 16 injuries, 40.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.