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The greatest number of deadly tornadoes in the U.S. struck in 1974. That year there were 79 killer tornadoes in the U.S. which resulted in 366 deaths. The deadliest year for tornadoes, however, was 1925 with 794 people killed by tornadoes. 695 of these were from one tornado, the deadliest in U.S. history.
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The most damaging day for tornadoes in U.S. history was April 27, 2011 with damage totalling over $5 billion. This day also broke the record for most tornadoes in a 24-hour period with 207 tornadoes touching down.
March 18, 1925.
There were 201 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1950. Note however that at this point in history the majority of weak tornadoes were missed, and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably several times this figure.
There were 260 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1951. Note however that at this point in history the majority of weak tornadoes were missed, and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably several times this figure.
There were 240 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1952. Note however that at this point in history the majority of weak tornadoes were missed, and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably several times this figure.
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There were 422 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1953. Note however that at this point in history the majority of weak tornadoes were missed, and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably more than twice this figure.
There were 987 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1967. Note however that at this point in history the majority of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably much higher than this figure.
There were 856 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1989. Note however that at this point in history a notable portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably higher than this figure.
There were 1133 recorded tornadoes in the U.S. in 1990. Note however that at this point in history a notable portion of weak tornadoes were missed and most tornadoes are weak. The actual number of tornadoes was probably higher than this figure.