Tornadoes in 1991
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,132 tornadoes in 1991, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 39 people and injured 864. The busiest month was May (335), and the busiest single day was 26 April 1991, with 53.
- 1,132tornadoes
- 39deaths
- 864injuries
- 53on the busiest day (26 April 1991)
Tornadoes in 1991 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 1991?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 688 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 295 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 103 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 39 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 6 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 29 |
| Feb | 11 |
| Mar | 157 |
| Apr | 204 |
| May | 335 |
| Jun | 216 |
| Jul | 64 |
| Aug | 46 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 21 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 3 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1991
- Derby, Kansas tornado26 April 1991, F5, 17 deaths, 225 injuries, 46 miles long
- Munford, Alabama tornado29 March 1991, F1, 5 deaths, 13 injuries, 1 mile long
- Ramer, Tennessee tornado22 March 1991, F3, 4 deaths, 45 injuries, 22 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1991
- Derby, Kansas tornado26 April 1991, F5, 17 deaths, 225 injuries, 46 miles long
- Springfield, Missouri tornado29 November 1991, F4, 2 deaths, 64 injuries, 10 miles long
- Terlton, Oklahoma tornado26 April 1991, F4, 1 death, 24 injuries, 32 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.