Tornadoes in 2007
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,132 tornadoes in 2007, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 81 people and injured 617. The busiest month was May (260), and the busiest single day was 5 May 2007, with 97.
- 1,132tornadoes
- 81deaths
- 617injuries
- 97on the busiest day (5 May 2007)
Tornadoes in 2007 were rated on the Fujita scale until 1 February and the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale after it. 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 2007?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 682 | 60% |
| F1 / EF1 | 301 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 92 | 8% |
| F3 / EF3 | 31 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 21 | 2% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 21 |
| Feb | 58 |
| Mar | 181 |
| Apr | 174 |
| May | 260 |
| Jun | 130 |
| Jul | 69 |
| Aug | 74 |
| Sep | 53 |
| Oct | 86 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 19 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2007
- DeLand, Florida tornado2 February 2007, EF3, 13 deaths, 51 injuries, 26 miles long
- Coldwater, Kansas tornado4 May 2007, EF5, 11 deaths, 63 injuries, 25.8 miles long
- Enterprise, Alabama tornado1 March 2007, EF4, 9 deaths, 50 injuries, 10.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2007
- Coldwater, Kansas tornado4 May 2007, EF5, 11 deaths, 63 injuries, 25.8 miles long
- Enterprise, Alabama tornado1 March 2007, EF4, 9 deaths, 50 injuries, 10.3 miles long
- Camden, Alabama tornado1 March 2007, EF4, 1 death, 2 injuries, 6.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.