Tornadoes in 1950
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 201 tornadoes in 1950, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 70 people and injured 659. The busiest month was May (61), and the busiest single day was 12 February 1950, with 13.
- 201tornadoes
- 70deaths
- 659injuries
- 13on the busiest day (12 February 1950)
Tornadoes in 1950 were rated on the Fujita (F) 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 1950?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 8% |
| F1 / EF1 | 86 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 68 | 34% |
| F3 / EF3 | 24 | 12% |
| F4 / EF4 | 7 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 21 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 61 |
| Jun | 28 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 13 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 4 |
| Dec | 4 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1950
- Logansport, Louisiana tornado12 February 1950, F4, 18 deaths, 77 injuries, 82.6 miles long
- Ripley, Tennessee tornado13 February 1950, F2, 9 deaths, 1 injury, 0.2 miles long
- Holdenville, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F4, 5 deaths, 32 injuries, 4.5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1950
- Logansport, Louisiana tornado12 February 1950, F4, 18 deaths, 77 injuries, 82.6 miles long
- Holdenville, Oklahoma tornado28 April 1950, F4, 5 deaths, 32 injuries, 4.5 miles long
- Clyde, Texas tornado28 April 1950, F4, 5 deaths, 5 injuries, 1.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 1950 tornadoes started
- Kansas (30)
- Oklahoma (23)
- Texas (20)
- Louisiana (20)
- Mississippi (14)