Incredible damage (>200 mph)
Explore comprehensive data on all recorded EF5 tornadoes from 1950 to present. Filter by year, scale type, location, and more.
138 recorded tornadoes from 1953 to 2013
138 recorded tornadoes from 1953 to 2013
138 tornadoes match your filters (100% of total EF5 records).
Monthly breakdown shows seasonality patterns and when EF5 tornadoes are most likely to occur.
Yearly trends show how EF5 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. EF5 tornadoes are extremely rare, with some years having none at all.
Geographic distribution shows which states are most affected by EF5 tornadoes, highlighting tornado-prone regions.
Distribution across decades shows long-term patterns and historical trends in EF5 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 EF5 tornadoes typically travel, providing insights into their duration and geographic impact.
Shows the human impact of EF5 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 20, 2013 | OKLAHOMA | CLEVELAND | 24 | 207 | 12.00 miles | $2.00 billion | |
| May 24, 2011 | OKLAHOMA | CANADIAN | 7 | 112 | 39.60 miles | N/A | |
| May 22, 2011 | MISSOURI | JASPER | 161 | 1150 | 8.80 miles | $2.80 billion | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | ALABAMA | DEKALB | 25 | 0 | 33.66 miles | N/A | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | MISSISSIPPI | ITAWAMBA | 0 | 0 | 10.98 miles | $100.00 thousand | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | ALABAMA | LAWRENCE | 14 | 0 | 28.19 miles | $40.00 million | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | MISSISSIPPI | MONROE | 16 | 37 | 6.05 miles | $2.50 million | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | ALABAMA | FRANKLIN | 27 | 0 | 16.95 miles | $50.00 million | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | ALABAMA | MARION | 18 | 100 | 25.14 miles | $160.00 million | |
| Apr 27, 2011 | MISSISSIPPI | WINSTON | 0 | 0 | 4.24 miles | $100.00 thousand |