 The F5 Oakfield, Wisconsin tornado | |
| Timespan | January - December 1996 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | F5 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,173[1] |
| Damage (U.S.) | $720 million |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 26[2] |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >626 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1996, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally. Tornado statistics for older years like this often appear significantly lower than modern years due to fewer reports or confirmed tornadoes, however by the 1990s tornado statistics were coming closer to the numbers we see today.
- ^ "U.S. Annual Tornado Maps (1952 - 2011): 1996 Tornadoes". Storm Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on September 9, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
- ^ "Annual U.S. Killer Tornado Statistics". Storm Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2016.