Tornadoes in 1953
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 421 tornadoes in 1953, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 523 people and injured 5,131. The busiest month was June (110), and the busiest single day was 7 June 1953, with 34.
- 421tornadoes
- 523deaths
- 5,131injuries
- 34on the busiest day (7 June 1953)
Tornadoes in 1953 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 1953?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 66 | 16% |
| F1 / EF1 | 159 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 134 | 32% |
| F3 / EF3 | 40 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 17 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 5 | 1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 40 |
| Apr | 47 |
| May | 94 |
| Jun | 110 |
| Jul | 32 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 5 |
| Oct | 6 |
| Nov | 12 |
| Dec | 21 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1953
- Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- Waco, Texas tornado11 May 1953, F5, 114 deaths, 597 injuries, 20.9 miles long
- Framingham, Massachusetts tornado9 June 1953, F4, 94 deaths, 1,228 injuries, 34.9 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1953
- Flushing, Michigan tornado8 June 1953, F5, 116 deaths, 844 injuries, 18.9 miles long
- Waco, Texas tornado11 May 1953, F5, 114 deaths, 597 injuries, 20.9 miles long
- Vicksburg, Mississippi tornado5 December 1953, F5, 38 deaths, 270 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.