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This page documents the '''[[tornado]]es and [[tornado outbreak]]s of 1973''', primarily in the |
This page documents the '''[[tornado]]es and [[tornado outbreak]]s of 1973''', 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. |
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==Synopsis== |
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Revision as of 13:29, 15 January 2016
| Timespan | January 18 - December 31, 1973 |
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| Maximum rated tornado | F5 tornado
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| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1102 |
| Damage (U.S.) | >$1 billion |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 89 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >89 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1973, 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.
Synopsis
1973 was the most active tornado year since 1967, seeing over 1,100 tornadoes. Deaths were exceptionally above average, and there were over 2,200 injuries.
Events
United States yearly total
| FU | F0 | F1 | F2 | F3 | F4 | F5 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 219 | 497 | 301 | 71 | 13 | 1 | 1102 |