 Tornado tracks of 1954. | |
| Timespan | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | F4 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 550[1] |
| Damage (U.S.) | $85.805 million (1954 USD) |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 36 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >36 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1954, 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.
The total count of tornadoes and ratings differs from various agencies accordingly. The article, therefore, documents information from the most contemporary official sources alongside assessments from tornado historian Thomas P. Grazulis.
- ^ "1/1-8/1/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved 4 January 2022."8/2-12/31/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved 4 January 2022.