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Tornadoes of 1944
Timespan1944
Maximum rated tornadoF5 tornado
Tornadoes in U.S.≥132[note 1]
Damage (U.S.)Unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)≥291[1]
Fatalities (worldwide)≥292

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1944, primarily in the United States. Most recorded 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.

All documented significant tornadoes prior to 1950 in the United States were given unofficial ratings by tornado experts like Thomas P. Grazulis, which this article uses for the ratings below. Most of these records are limited to significant tornadoes; those rated F2 or higher on the Fujita scale, or which caused a fatality. Some listed events were tornado families rather than single tornadoes.[2] There are also no official tornado counts for each month, so not every month is included in this article. In subsequent years, the documentation of tornadoes became much more widespread and efficient, with the average annual tornado count being around 1,253.[3] Outside the United States, various meteorological organizations, like the European Severe Storms Laboratory rated tornadoes, which are considered official ratings.

Events

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United States yearly total

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
? ? ≥92 ≥24 ≥15 ≥1 ≥132

[note 1]

June

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June 23

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FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5
0 0 0 1 3 3 0

June 29 (France)

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A tornado, rated F3 by the European Severe Storms Laboratory, struck Villexanton, France as well as two other villages, killing one person and injuring three others along its path of 8 kilometres (5.0 mi). It was noted this tornado had a report in scientific literature.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Totals are from Grazulis, who only lists F2 and stronger tornadoes and F1/F0 tornadoes with fatalities.

References

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  1. ^ Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). Significant tornadoes, 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Environmental Films. pp. 922–925. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.
  2. ^ Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). "Preface". Significant tornadoes, 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Environmental Films. p. xvi. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.
  3. ^ "U.S. Tornado Climatology | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) formerly known as National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved June 21, 2020.
  4. ^ "European Severe Weather Database". European Severe Storms Laboratory. Retrieved 12 December 2022.