Tornadoes in 2016
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 976 tornadoes in 2016, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 18 people and injured 325. The busiest month was May (217), and the busiest single day was 24 May 2016, with 44.
- 976tornadoes
- 18deaths
- 325injuries
- 44on the busiest day (24 May 2016)
Tornadoes in 2016 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 2016?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 530 | 54% |
| F1 / EF1 | 310 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 77 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 26 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 31 | 3% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 103 |
| Mar | 86 |
| Apr | 141 |
| May | 217 |
| Jun | 86 |
| Jul | 108 |
| Aug | 90 |
| Sep | 39 |
| Oct | 20 |
| Nov | 50 |
| Dec | 19 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2016
- Pisgah, Alabama tornado30 November 2016, EF3, 4 deaths, 9 injuries, 13.5 miles long
- Waverly, Virginia tornado24 February 2016, EF1, 3 deaths, 8 injuries, 8.9 miles long
- Benton, Tennessee tornado30 November 2016, EF3, 2 deaths, 4.6 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2016
- Katie, Oklahoma tornado9 May 2016, EF4, 1 death, 8.9 miles long
- Solomon, Kansas tornado25 May 2016, EF4, 8 injuries, 25.1 miles long
- Pisgah, Alabama tornado30 November 2016, EF3, 4 deaths, 9 injuries, 13.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.