Tornadoes in 2005
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,263 tornadoes in 2005, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 38 people and injured 537. The busiest month was June (317), and the busiest single day was 27 November 2005, with 65.
- 1,263tornadoes
- 38deaths
- 537injuries
- 65on the busiest day (27 November 2005)
Tornadoes in 2005 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 2005?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 815 | 65% |
| F1 / EF1 | 343 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 84 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 33 |
| Feb | 10 |
| Mar | 62 |
| Apr | 132 |
| May | 122 |
| Jun | 317 |
| Jul | 138 |
| Aug | 123 |
| Sep | 133 |
| Oct | 18 |
| Nov | 149 |
| Dec | 26 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2005
- Evansville, Indiana tornado6 November 2005, F3, 24 deaths, 238 injuries, 41.3 miles long
- Junction City, Arkansas tornado12 January 2005, F3, 2 deaths, 13 injuries, 24 miles long
- Wyoming tornado12 August 2005, F2, 2 deaths, 13 injuries, 1.5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2005
- Madisonville, Kentucky tornado15 November 2005, F4, 40 injuries, 15 miles long
- Evansville, Indiana tornado6 November 2005, F3, 24 deaths, 238 injuries, 41.3 miles long
- Junction City, Arkansas tornado12 January 2005, F3, 2 deaths, 13 injuries, 24 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 2005 tornadoes started
- Kansas (136)
- Mississippi (105)
- Texas (105)
- Alabama (81)
- Minnesota (71)