Tornadoes in 1993
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,172 tornadoes in 1993, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 33 people and injured 948. The busiest month was June (313), and the busiest single day was 8 June 1993, with 58.
- 1,172tornadoes
- 33deaths
- 948injuries
- 58on the busiest day (8 June 1993)
Tornadoes in 1993 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 1993?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 733 | 63% |
| F1 / EF1 | 323 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 80 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 30 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 6 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 34 |
| Mar | 47 |
| Apr | 85 |
| May | 177 |
| Jun | 313 |
| Jul | 242 |
| Aug | 112 |
| Sep | 65 |
| Oct | 55 |
| Nov | 19 |
| Dec | 6 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1993
- Tulsa, Oklahoma tornado24 April 1993, F4, 7 deaths, 100 injuries, 5.5 miles long
- Petersburg, Virginia tornado6 August 1993, F4, 4 deaths, 246 injuries, 1 mile long
- Leesburg, Georgia tornado30 October 1993, F2, 3 deaths, 27 injuries, 5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1993
- Tulsa, Oklahoma tornado24 April 1993, F4, 7 deaths, 100 injuries, 5.5 miles long
- Petersburg, Virginia tornado6 August 1993, F4, 4 deaths, 246 injuries, 1 mile long
- Dorrance, Kansas tornado7 May 1993, F4, 1 death, 6 injuries, 25.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 1993 tornadoes started
- Texas (117)
- Kansas (111)
- Florida (85)
- South Dakota (83)
- Colorado (71)