Tornadoes in 2000
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,075 tornadoes in 2000, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 41 people and injured 829. The busiest month was May (241), and the busiest single day was 18 May 2000, with 37.
- 1,075tornadoes
- 41deaths
- 829injuries
- 37on the busiest day (18 May 2000)
Tornadoes in 2000 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 2000?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 723 | 67% |
| F1 / EF1 | 267 | 25% |
| F2 / EF2 | 62 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 56 |
| Mar | 103 |
| Apr | 136 |
| May | 241 |
| Jun | 136 |
| Jul | 148 |
| Aug | 52 |
| Sep | 47 |
| Oct | 64 |
| Nov | 50 |
| Dec | 26 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2000
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado16 December 2000, F4, 11 deaths, 144 injuries, 18 miles long
- Camilla, Georgia tornado13 February 2000, F3, 11 deaths, 175 injuries, 9.2 miles long
- Meigs, Georgia tornado13 February 2000, F3, 7 deaths, 15 injuries, 15 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2000
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama tornado16 December 2000, F4, 11 deaths, 144 injuries, 18 miles long
- Xenia, Ohio tornado20 September 2000, F4, 1 death, 100 injuries, 9 miles long
- Montevideo, Minnesota tornado25 July 2000, F4, 1 death, 15 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.