Tornadoes in 1990
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,133 tornadoes in 1990, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 53 people and injured 1,177. The busiest month was June (329), and the busiest single day was 2 June 1990, with 68.
- 1,133tornadoes
- 53deaths
- 1,177injuries
- 68on the busiest day (2 June 1990)
Tornadoes in 1990 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 1990?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 537 | 47% |
| F1 / EF1 | 385 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 155 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 41 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 12 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 3 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11 |
| Feb | 57 |
| Mar | 86 |
| Apr | 108 |
| May | 243 |
| Jun | 329 |
| Jul | 106 |
| Aug | 60 |
| Sep | 45 |
| Oct | 35 |
| Nov | 18 |
| Dec | 35 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1990
- Joliet, Illinois tornado28 August 1990, F5, 29 deaths, 350 injuries, 16.4 miles long
- Hazleton, Indiana tornado2 June 1990, F4, 6 deaths, 60 injuries, 13 miles long
- McCamey, Texas tornado1 June 1990, F4, 2 deaths, 21 injuries, 22 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1990
- Joliet, Illinois tornado28 August 1990, F5, 29 deaths, 350 injuries, 16.4 miles long
- Pretty Prairie, Kansas tornado13 March 1990, F5, 1 death, 60 injuries, 48 miles long
- Hesston, Kansas tornado13 March 1990, F5, 1 death, 22 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.