Tornadoes in 1967
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 927 tornadoes in 1967, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 114 people and injured 2,149. The busiest month was June (210), and the busiest single day was 20 September 1967, with 69.
- 927tornadoes
- 114deaths
- 2,149injuries
- 69on the busiest day (20 September 1967)
Tornadoes in 1967 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 1967?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 282 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 327 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 243 | 26% |
| F3 / EF3 | 58 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 17 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 39 |
| Feb | 8 |
| Mar | 42 |
| Apr | 150 |
| May | 116 |
| Jun | 210 |
| Jul | 90 |
| Aug | 28 |
| Sep | 139 |
| Oct | 36 |
| Nov | 8 |
| Dec | 61 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1967
- Orland Park, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 33 deaths, 500 injuries, 15 miles long
- Woodstock, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 24 deaths, 450 injuries, 25.5 miles long
- Hartland, Minnesota tornado30 April 1967, F4, 6 deaths, 22 injuries, 20.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1967
- Orland Park, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 33 deaths, 500 injuries, 15 miles long
- Woodstock, Illinois tornado21 April 1967, F4, 24 deaths, 450 injuries, 25.5 miles long
- Hartland, Minnesota tornado30 April 1967, F4, 6 deaths, 22 injuries, 20.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.