Devastating damage (166-200 mph)
Explore comprehensive data on all recorded EF4 tornadoes from 1950 to present. Filter by year, scale type, location, and more.
1,136 recorded tornadoes from 1950 to 2024
1,136 recorded tornadoes from 1950 to 2024
1,136 tornadoes match your filters (100% of total EF4 records).
Monthly breakdown shows seasonality patterns and when EF4 tornadoes are most likely to occur.
Yearly trends show how EF4 tornado frequency has changed over time, revealing patterns and potential climate influences.
The fluctuations in annual counts reflect both natural climate variability and improvements in tornado detection technology.
Geographic distribution shows which states are most affected by EF4 tornadoes, highlighting tornado-prone regions.
Distribution across decades shows long-term patterns and historical trends in EF4 tornado occurrences.
The increase in recorded tornadoes since the 1950s reflects both improved detection technology and possibly climate factors. Stronger tornadoes like this rating have been more consistently reported throughout the period.
Shows how far EF4 tornadoes typically travel, providing insights into their duration and geographic impact.
Shows the human impact of EF4 tornadoes, revealing what percentage caused fatalities and in what numbers.
Note: This chart uses a logarithmic scale to better show the distribution of fatalities, as most tornadoes cause zero deaths. Violent tornadoes of this rating are responsible for a disproportionate number of tornado fatalities despite their relative rarity.
Date/Time | State | County | Deaths | Injuries | Path Length | Damage | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | IOWA | ADAIR | 4 | 35 | 15.74 miles | $30.00 million | |
| May 6, 2024 | OKLAHOMA | OSAGE | 2 | 33 | 32.40 miles | $10.00 million | |
| Apr 27, 2024 | OKLAHOMA | LOVE | 1 | 6 | 12.50 miles | $150.00 million | |
| Apr 26, 2024 | NEBRASKA | WASHINGTON | 0 | 1 | 10.44 miles | N/A | |
| Apr 26, 2024 | NEBRASKA | DOUGLAS | 0 | 3 | 15.68 miles | N/A | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | IOWA | KEOKUK | 0 | 3 | 7.09 miles | N/A | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | MISSISSIPPI | SHARKEY | 14 | 150 | 18.87 miles | $83.00 million | |
| Nov 4, 2022 | OKLAHOMA | MCCURTAIN | 0 | 6 | 32.30 miles | $35.00 million | |
| Nov 4, 2022 | TEXAS | RED RIVER | 0 | 7 | 27.93 miles | $2.00 million | |
| Nov 4, 2022 | TEXAS | LAMAR | 0 | 10 | 25.91 miles | $5.00 million |