Climate and Weather

Wind

How many fatalities occur each year in the United States due to tornadoes?

During the past 30 years, 1979 to 2008, an average of 57 people were killed each year by tornadoes; nearly identical to the average number of people killed by lightning during the same time period. The 10 year average, 1999 to 2008, for deaths due to tornadoes was 63 people per year.

Year Total Fatalities
2008 124
2007 81
2006 66
2005 38
2004 35
2003 54
2002 55
2001 40
2000 41
1999 94
1998 130
1997 67
1996 25
1995 30


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