Timespan | 1959 |
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Maximum rated tornado | F4 tornado
|
Tornadoes in U.S. | 604[1] |
Damage (U.S.) | Unknown |
Fatalities (U.S.) | 58 |
Fatalities (worldwide) | >58 |
Tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1959 were tornadoes that appeared primarily in the United States in that year. 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.