Number of fatalities caused by tornadoes in the United States 1995-2023

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Erick Burgueño Salas,
Oct 30, 2024

In 2023, there were a total of 86 fatalities reported due to tornadoes in the United States, up from 23 fatalities in the previous year. This was the lowest figure reported in the North American country since 2018, when a total of 10 lives were lost due to tornadoes. On the other hand, the highest figure reported in the U.S. since 1995 was in 2011, when tornadoes caused 553 fatalities.

Number of lives lost due to tornadoes in the United States from 1995 to 2023

CharacteristicNumber of fatalities
2023 86
2022 23
2021 104
2020 76
2019 42
2018 10
2017 35
2016 18
2015 36
2014 47
2013 55
2012 70
2011 553
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May 2024

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1995 to 2023

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