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| Timespan | January–December 1988 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | F4 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 702[1] |
| Damage (U.S.) | $1.1 billion (1988 USD) |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 32[2] |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >32 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1988, 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.
- ^ "U.S. Annual Tornado Maps (1952 - 2011): 1988 Tornadoes". Storm Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
- ^ "Tornadoes in 1988". Tornado History Project. Retrieved May 16, 2015.