Tornadoes in 2004
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,817 tornadoes in 2004, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. It was the busiest year in the record. They killed 35 people and injured 395. The busiest month was May (509), and the busiest single day was 30 May 2004, with 81.
- 1,817tornadoes
- 35deaths
- 395injuries
- 81on the busiest day (30 May 2004)
Tornadoes in 2004 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 2004?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 1,216 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 470 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 103 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 23 | 1% |
| F4 / EF4 | 5 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 9 |
| Mar | 50 |
| Apr | 125 |
| May | 509 |
| Jun | 268 |
| Jul | 124 |
| Aug | 179 |
| Sep | 295 |
| Oct | 79 |
| Nov | 150 |
| Dec | 26 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2004
- Mark, Illinois tornado20 April 2004, F3, 8 deaths, 12 injuries, 15.8 miles long
- Blountstown, Florida tornado15 September 2004, F2, 4 deaths, 5 injuries, 7 miles long
- Weatherby, Missouri tornado29 May 2004, F4, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 22 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2004
- Weatherby, Missouri tornado29 May 2004, F4, 3 deaths, 6 injuries, 22 miles long
- Daykin, Nebraska tornado22 May 2004, F4, 1 death, 38 injuries, 54 miles long
- Montpelier, North Dakota tornado18 July 2004, F4, 12 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.