Tornadoes in 2009
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,162 tornadoes in 2009, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 21 people and injured 397. The busiest month was June (271), and the busiest single day was 10 April 2009, with 64.
- 1,162tornadoes
- 21deaths
- 397injuries
- 64on the busiest day (10 April 2009)
Tornadoes in 2009 were rated on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) 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 2009?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 706 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 350 | 30% |
| F2 / EF2 | 84 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 20 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6 |
| Feb | 37 |
| Mar | 115 |
| Apr | 226 |
| May | 201 |
| Jun | 271 |
| Jul | 119 |
| Aug | 61 |
| Sep | 8 |
| Oct | 67 |
| Nov | 3 |
| Dec | 48 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2009
- Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado10 February 2009, EF4, 8 deaths, 46 injuries, 37 miles long
- Hatfield, Arkansas tornado9 April 2009, EF3, 3 deaths, 30 injuries, 14.8 miles long
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee tornado10 April 2009, EF4, 2 deaths, 58 injuries, 23.3 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2009
- Ardmore, Oklahoma tornado10 February 2009, EF4, 8 deaths, 46 injuries, 37 miles long
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee tornado10 April 2009, EF4, 2 deaths, 58 injuries, 23.3 miles long
- Hatfield, Arkansas tornado9 April 2009, EF3, 3 deaths, 30 injuries, 14.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.