Tornadoes in 1964
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 704 tornadoes in 1964, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 73 people and injured 1,143. The busiest month was April (157), and the busiest single day was 5 May 1964, with 30.
- 704tornadoes
- 73deaths
- 1,143injuries
- 30on the busiest day (5 May 1964)
Tornadoes in 1964 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 1964?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 169 | 24% |
| F1 / EF1 | 268 | 38% |
| F2 / EF2 | 216 | 31% |
| F3 / EF3 | 39 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 10 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 2 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 14 |
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 36 |
| Apr | 157 |
| May | 134 |
| Jun | 137 |
| Jul | 63 |
| Aug | 79 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 17 |
| Dec | 18 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1964
- Lockport, Louisiana tornado3 October 1964, F4, 22 deaths, 165 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Mount Clemens, Michigan tornado8 May 1964, F4, 11 deaths, 224 injuries, 3.3 miles long
- Harpersville, Alabama tornado24 January 1964, F4, 10 deaths, 6 injuries, 3.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1964
- Wichita Falls, Texas tornado3 April 1964, F5, 7 deaths, 111 injuries, 4.7 miles long
- Hastings, Nebraska tornado5 May 1964, F5, 4 deaths, 50 injuries, 79.7 miles long
- Lockport, Louisiana tornado3 October 1964, F4, 22 deaths, 165 injuries, 1.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.