Tornadoes in 2022
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,167 tornadoes in 2022, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 23 people and injured 314. The busiest month was May (240), and the busiest single day was 30 March 2022, with 81.
- 1,167tornadoes
- 23deaths
- 314injuries
- 81on the busiest day (30 March 2022)
Tornadoes in 2022 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 2022?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 408 | 35% |
| F1 / EF1 | 457 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 123 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 155 | 13% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 37 |
| Feb | 11 |
| Mar | 234 |
| Apr | 218 |
| May | 240 |
| Jun | 124 |
| Jul | 64 |
| Aug | 35 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 38 |
| Nov | 63 |
| Dec | 78 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2022
- Newton, Iowa tornado5 March 2022, EF4, 6 deaths, 5 injuries, 70.6 miles long
- Mancelona, Michigan tornado20 May 2022, EF3, 2 deaths, 44 injuries, 17.5 miles long
- Wausau, Florida tornado31 March 2022, EF3, 2 deaths, 1 injury, 12.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2022
- Newton, Iowa tornado5 March 2022, EF4, 6 deaths, 5 injuries, 70.6 miles long
- Pembroke, Georgia tornado5 April 2022, EF4, 1 death, 12 injuries, 14.4 miles long
- Bogata, Texas tornado4 November 2022, EF4, 13 injuries, 60.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 2022 tornadoes started
- Mississippi (136)
- Texas (118)
- Alabama (98)
- Minnesota (71)
- Florida (69)