Tornadoes in 1951
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 260 tornadoes in 1951, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 34 people and injured 524. The busiest month was June (76), and the busiest single day was 6 June 1951, with 17.
- 260tornadoes
- 34deaths
- 524injuries
- 17on the busiest day (6 June 1951)
Tornadoes in 1951 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 1951?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 49 | 19% |
| F1 / EF1 | 100 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 83 | 32% |
| F3 / EF3 | 23 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 5 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 10 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 26 |
| May | 57 |
| Jun | 76 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 9 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 12 |
| Dec | 10 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1951
- Almond, Wisconsin tornado26 September 1951, F4, 6 deaths, 3 injuries, 26.4 miles long
- WaKeeney, Kansas tornado27 June 1951, F4, 5 deaths, 100 injuries, 0.8 miles long
- Minneapolis, Minnesota tornado20 July 1951, F3, 5 deaths, 40 injuries, 11.6 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1951
- Almond, Wisconsin tornado26 September 1951, F4, 6 deaths, 3 injuries, 26.4 miles long
- WaKeeney, Kansas tornado27 June 1951, F4, 5 deaths, 100 injuries, 0.8 miles long
- Olney, Texas tornado18 May 1951, F4, 2 deaths, 100 injuries, 2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.