Tornadoes in 1995
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,237 tornadoes in 1995, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 30 people and injured 935. The busiest month was May (394), and the busiest single day was 18 May 1995, with 79.
- 1,237tornadoes
- 30deaths
- 935injuries
- 79on the busiest day (18 May 1995)
Tornadoes in 1995 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 1995?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 822 | 66% |
| F1 / EF1 | 285 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 98 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 12 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 36 |
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 49 |
| Apr | 130 |
| May | 394 |
| Jun | 216 |
| Jul | 162 |
| Aug | 53 |
| Sep | 19 |
| Oct | 74 |
| Nov | 79 |
| Dec | 18 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 1995
- Baileyton, Alabama tornado16 February 1995, F3, 6 deaths, 130 injuries, 14 miles long
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts tornado29 May 1995, F4, 3 deaths, 24 injuries, 11.5 miles long
- St. Joseph, Tennessee tornado18 May 1995, F4, 3 deaths, 32 injuries, 29 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 1995
- St. Joseph, Tennessee tornado18 May 1995, F4, 3 deaths, 32 injuries, 29 miles long
- Great Barrington, Massachusetts tornado29 May 1995, F4, 3 deaths, 24 injuries, 11.5 miles long
- Athens, Alabama tornado18 May 1995, F4, 1 death, 55 injuries, 39 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.