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Timespan | January–December 1982 |
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Maximum rated tornado | F5 tornado
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Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,047[1] |
Damage (U.S.) | >$100 million |
Fatalities (U.S.) | 64[2] |
Fatalities (worldwide) | >64 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1982, 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.