Tornadoes in 2012
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 948 tornadoes in 2012, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 69 people and injured 822. The busiest month was April (205), and the busiest single day was 14 April 2012, with 84.
- 948tornadoes
- 69deaths
- 822injuries
- 84on the busiest day (14 April 2012)
Tornadoes in 2012 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 2012?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 577 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 244 | 26% |
| F2 / EF2 | 96 | 10% |
| F3 / EF3 | 27 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 80 |
| Feb | 58 |
| Mar | 155 |
| Apr | 205 |
| May | 121 |
| Jun | 111 |
| Jul | 37 |
| Aug | 39 |
| Sep | 40 |
| Oct | 39 |
| Nov | 7 |
| Dec | 56 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2012
- Palmyra, Indiana tornado2 March 2012, EF4, 11 deaths, 46.6 miles long
- Frenchburg, Kentucky tornado2 March 2012, EF3, 10 deaths, 118 injuries, 85 miles long
- Carrier Mills, Illinois tornado29 February 2012, EF4, 8 deaths, 108 injuries, 26.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2012
- Palmyra, Indiana tornado2 March 2012, EF4, 11 deaths, 46.6 miles long
- Carrier Mills, Illinois tornado29 February 2012, EF4, 8 deaths, 108 injuries, 26.1 miles long
- Crittenden, Kentucky tornado2 March 2012, EF4, 4 deaths, 8 injuries, 9.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.
Where the 2012 tornadoes started
- Texas (115)
- Kansas (94)
- Oklahoma (63)
- Alabama (56)
- Mississippi (51)