Tornadoes in 2006
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,103 tornadoes in 2006, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 67 people and injured 988. The busiest month was April (244), and the busiest single day was 2 April 2006, with 67.
- 1,103tornadoes
- 67deaths
- 988injuries
- 67on the busiest day (2 April 2006)
Tornadoes in 2006 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 2006?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 686 | 62% |
| F1 / EF1 | 292 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 93 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 30 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 47 |
| Feb | 12 |
| Mar | 147 |
| Apr | 244 |
| May | 139 |
| Jun | 120 |
| Jul | 70 |
| Aug | 80 |
| Sep | 84 |
| Oct | 76 |
| Nov | 42 |
| Dec | 42 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2006
- Dyersburg, Tennessee tornado2 April 2006, F3, 16 deaths, 70 injuries, 18 miles long
- Sandyfield, North Carolina tornado16 November 2006, F3, 8 deaths, 20 injuries, 2.2 miles long
- Hendersonville, Tennessee tornado7 April 2006, F3, 7 deaths, 128 injuries, 22.7 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2006
- Madison, Missouri tornado12 March 2006, F4, 29 miles long
- Longtown, Missouri tornado22 September 2006, F4, 6 injuries, 27.5 miles long
- Dyersburg, Tennessee tornado2 April 2006, F3, 16 deaths, 70 injuries, 18 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.