Tornadoes in 1969
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 608 tornadoes in 1969, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 66 people and injured 1,311. The busiest month was May (145), and the busiest single day was 26 June 1969, with 18.
- 608tornadoes
- 66deaths
- 1,311injuries
- 18on the busiest day (26 June 1969)
Tornadoes in 1969 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 1969?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 195 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 218 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 139 | 23% |
| F3 / EF3 | 49 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 7 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 5 |
| Mar | 8 |
| Apr | 68 |
| May | 145 |
| Jun | 137 |
| Jul | 98 |
| Aug | 70 |
| Sep | 20 |
| Oct | 26 |
| Nov | 5 |
| Dec | 23 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1969
- Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
- Manhattan Beach, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F4, 12 deaths, 70 injuries, 32.3 miles long
- Farmington, Missouri tornado22 June 1969, F4, 4 deaths, 14 injuries, 15.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1969
- Fayette, Mississippi tornado23 January 1969, F4, 32 deaths, 241 injuries, 117.8 miles long
- Manhattan Beach, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F4, 12 deaths, 70 injuries, 32.3 miles long
- Farmington, Missouri tornado22 June 1969, F4, 4 deaths, 14 injuries, 15.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 1969 tornadoes started
- Texas (127)
- Florida (58)
- Oklahoma (31)
- South Dakota (30)
- Iowa (28)