Tornadoes in 2015
The Storm Prediction Center recorded 1,182 tornadoes in 2015, against an average of 967 a year from 1950 to 2025. They killed 36 people and injured 926. The busiest month was May (382), and the busiest single day was 6 May 2015, with 48.
- 1,182tornadoes
- 36deaths
- 926injuries
- 48on the busiest day (6 May 2015)
Tornadoes in 2015 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 2015?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 695 | 59% |
| F1 / EF1 | 402 | 34% |
| F2 / EF2 | 64 | 5% |
| F3 / EF3 | 18 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 3 | <1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 28 |
| Feb | 3 |
| Mar | 11 |
| Apr | 171 |
| May | 382 |
| Jun | 184 |
| Jul | 116 |
| Aug | 46 |
| Sep | 17 |
| Oct | 41 |
| Nov | 100 |
| Dec | 83 |
Deadliest tornadoes of 2015
- Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
- Abbeville, Mississippi tornado23 December 2015, EF4, 9 deaths, 36 injuries, 75.1 miles long
- Franklin Grove, Illinois tornado9 April 2015, EF4, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 30.1 miles long
Strongest tornadoes of 2015
- Garland, Texas tornado26 December 2015, EF4, 10 deaths, 468 injuries, 13 miles long
- Abbeville, Mississippi tornado23 December 2015, EF4, 9 deaths, 36 injuries, 75.1 miles long
- Franklin Grove, Illinois tornado9 April 2015, EF4, 2 deaths, 11 injuries, 30.1 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.