Tornadoes in 1982
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,047 tornadoes in 1982, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 64 people and injured 1,276. The busiest month was May (329), and the busiest single day was 2 April 1982, with 55.
- 1,047tornadoes
- 64deaths
- 1,276injuries
- 55on the busiest day (2 April 1982)
Tornadoes in 1982 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 1982?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 374 | 36% |
| F1 / EF1 | 421 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 187 | 18% |
| F3 / EF3 | 58 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 6 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 18 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 60 |
| Apr | 150 |
| May | 329 |
| Jun | 196 |
| Jul | 95 |
| Aug | 34 |
| Sep | 38 |
| Oct | 9 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 96 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1982
- Marion, Illinois tornado29 May 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 181 injuries, 17 miles long
- Paris, Texas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 170 injuries, 23 miles long
- Fulton, Arkansas tornado2 April 1982, F3, 5 deaths, 4 injuries, 18 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1982
- Antlers, Oklahoma tornado2 April 1982, F5, 29 injuries, 53 miles long
- Paris, Texas tornado2 April 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 170 injuries, 23 miles long
- Marion, Illinois tornado29 May 1982, F4, 10 deaths, 181 injuries, 17 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.