Tornadoes in 2023
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,321 tornadoes in 2023, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 86 people and injured 918. The busiest month was June (253), and the busiest single day was 31 March 2023, with 127.
- 1,321tornadoes
- 86deaths
- 918injuries
- 127on the busiest day (31 March 2023)
Tornadoes in 2023 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 2023?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 442 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 448 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 132 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 29 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 268 | 20% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 130 |
| Feb | 56 |
| Mar | 208 |
| Apr | 149 |
| May | 168 |
| Jun | 253 |
| Jul | 114 |
| Aug | 145 |
| Sep | 27 |
| Oct | 32 |
| Nov | 18 |
| Dec | 21 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2023
- Mayersville, Mississippi tornado24 March 2023, EF4, 17 deaths, 165 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Hornsby, Tennessee tornado31 March 2023, EF3, 9 deaths, 23 injuries, 86 miles long
- Autaugaville, Alabama tornado12 January 2023, EF3, 7 deaths, 16 injuries, 82.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2023
- Mayersville, Mississippi tornado24 March 2023, EF4, 17 deaths, 165 injuries, 59.2 miles long
- Harper, Iowa tornado31 March 2023, EF4, 3 injuries, 19.9 miles long
- Hornsby, Tennessee tornado31 March 2023, EF3, 9 deaths, 23 injuries, 86 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.