In 2025, the United States experienced 23 tornadoes classified as deadly events. The most lethal incident occurred in Kentucky on May 16, resulting in 19 fatalities. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center, a total of 67 tornado-related fatalities were recorded nationwide during the year. The strongest tornado of the year was rated EF5 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale and struck Enderlin, North Dakota, on June 20. The 2025 tornado count exceeded the long-term U.S. annual average of roughly 1,225 tornadoes, illustrating an elevated level of activity throughout the peak severe weather months.
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Date of event: February 6-June 22, 2025*
*The listed dates correspond to the earliest and latest U.S. tornadoes in 2025 that resulted in at least one fatality. The range is not intended to represent the full duration of the 2025 tornado season or all tornado activity globally.
Impact:
- 1557 total tornadoes in the U.S. for 2025 (NOAA Storm Prediction Center)
- 67 fatalities (NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center)
- ≥ $1.9 billion economic impact (Wikipedia)
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