Tornadoes in 1957
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 858 tornadoes in 1957, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 192 people and injured 1,976. The busiest month was May (228), and the busiest single day was 20 May 1957, with 35.
- 858tornadoes
- 192deaths
- 1,976injuries
- 35on the busiest day (20 May 1957)
Tornadoes in 1957 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 1957?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 216 | 25% |
| F1 / EF1 | 306 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 236 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 74 | 9% |
| F4 / EF4 | 23 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 3 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 38 |
| Apr | 216 |
| May | 228 |
| Jun | 147 |
| Jul | 55 |
| Aug | 20 |
| Sep | 17 |
| Oct | 18 |
| Nov | 59 |
| Dec | 38 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1957
- Overland Park, Kansas tornado20 May 1957, F5, 44 deaths, 207 injuries, 69.4 miles long
- Silverton, Texas tornado15 May 1957, F4, 21 deaths, 80 injuries, 17 miles long
- Carbondale, Illinois tornado18 December 1957, F4, 11 deaths, 200 injuries, 28.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1957
- Overland Park, Kansas tornado20 May 1957, F5, 44 deaths, 207 injuries, 69.4 miles long
- Fargo, North Dakota tornado20 June 1957, F5, 10 deaths, 103 injuries, 52.4 miles long
- St. Johns, Illinois tornado18 December 1957, F5, 1 death, 6 injuries, 5.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.