Tornadoes in 1960
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 616 tornadoes in 1960, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 46 people and injured 737. The busiest month was May (201), and the busiest single day was 5 May 1960, with 31.
- 616tornadoes
- 46deaths
- 737injuries
- 31on the busiest day (5 May 1960)
Tornadoes in 1960 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 1960?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 128 | 21% |
| F1 / EF1 | 262 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 175 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 44 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 6 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9 |
| Feb | 28 |
| Mar | 28 |
| Apr | 70 |
| May | 201 |
| Jun | 125 |
| Jul | 42 |
| Aug | 48 |
| Sep | 21 |
| Oct | 18 |
| Nov | 25 |
| Dec | 1 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1960
- Wilburton, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F4, 16 deaths, 106 injuries, 62.4 miles long
- Sapulpa, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F5, 5 deaths, 81 injuries, 71.8 miles long
- Roland, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F4, 5 deaths, 13 injuries, 5.4 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1960
- Sapulpa, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F5, 5 deaths, 81 injuries, 71.8 miles long
- Wilburton, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F4, 16 deaths, 106 injuries, 62.4 miles long
- Roland, Oklahoma tornado5 May 1960, F4, 5 deaths, 13 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.