Tornadoes in 1958
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 564 tornadoes in 1958, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 67 people and injured 535. The busiest month was June (128), and the busiest single day was 17 November 1958, with 34.
- 564tornadoes
- 67deaths
- 535injuries
- 34on the busiest day (17 November 1958)
Tornadoes in 1958 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 1958?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 145 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 233 | 41% |
| F2 / EF2 | 145 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 36 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 15 |
| Apr | 76 |
| May | 68 |
| Jun | 128 |
| Jul | 121 |
| Aug | 46 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 9 |
| Nov | 45 |
| Dec | 1 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1958
- Woodville, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F5, 21 deaths, 74 injuries, 33.7 miles long
- Towanda, Kansas tornado10 June 1958, F4, 15 deaths, 5 injuries, 9 miles long
- Jackson, Mississippi tornado26 February 1958, F3, 8 deaths, 26 injuries, 69.7 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1958
- Woodville, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F5, 21 deaths, 74 injuries, 33.7 miles long
- Towanda, Kansas tornado10 June 1958, F4, 15 deaths, 5 injuries, 9 miles long
- Fall Creek, Wisconsin tornado4 June 1958, F4, 4 deaths, 3 injuries, 59.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.