Tornadoes in 2014
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 928 tornadoes in 2014, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 47 people and injured 641. The busiest month was June (291), and the busiest single day was 28 April 2014, with 53.
- 928tornadoes
- 47deaths
- 641injuries
- 53on the busiest day (28 April 2014)
Tornadoes in 2014 were rated on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) 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 2014?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 511 | 55% |
| F1 / EF1 | 319 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 71 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 7 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4 |
| Feb | 44 |
| Mar | 20 |
| Apr | 129 |
| May | 130 |
| Jun | 291 |
| Jul | 85 |
| Aug | 66 |
| Sep | 42 |
| Oct | 74 |
| Nov | 23 |
| Dec | 20 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2014
- Maumelle, Arkansas tornado27 April 2014, EF4, 16 deaths, 193 injuries, 41.1 miles long
- Carthage, Mississippi tornado28 April 2014, EF4, 10 deaths, 84 injuries, 33.4 miles long
- Munnsville, New York tornado8 July 2014, EF2, 4 deaths, 2.5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2014
- Maumelle, Arkansas tornado27 April 2014, EF4, 16 deaths, 193 injuries, 41.1 miles long
- Carthage, Mississippi tornado28 April 2014, EF4, 10 deaths, 84 injuries, 33.4 miles long
- Stanton, Nebraska tornado16 June 2014, EF4, 1 death, 20 injuries, 23.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.