Tornadoes in 2013
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 916 tornadoes in 2013, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 55 people and injured 756. The busiest month was May (269), and the busiest single day was 17 November 2013, with 76.
- 916tornadoes
- 55deaths
- 756injuries
- 76on the busiest day (17 November 2013)
Tornadoes in 2013 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 2013?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 503 | 55% |
| F1 / EF1 | 303 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 82 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 19 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 8 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 76 |
| Feb | 40 |
| Mar | 19 |
| Apr | 87 |
| May | 269 |
| Jun | 125 |
| Jul | 72 |
| Aug | 46 |
| Sep | 21 |
| Oct | 62 |
| Nov | 81 |
| Dec | 18 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2013
- Moore, Oklahoma tornado20 May 2013, EF5, 24 deaths, 212 injuries, 13.9 miles long
- Yukon, Oklahoma tornado31 May 2013, EF3, 8 deaths, 26 injuries, 16.2 miles long
- Granbury, Texas tornado15 May 2013, EF4, 6 deaths, 54 injuries, 2.5 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2013
- Moore, Oklahoma tornado20 May 2013, EF5, 24 deaths, 212 injuries, 13.9 miles long
- Granbury, Texas tornado15 May 2013, EF4, 6 deaths, 54 injuries, 2.5 miles long
- Pekin, Illinois tornado17 November 2013, EF4, 3 deaths, 125 injuries, 46.4 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.