Tornadoes of 1988

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Tornadoes of 1988
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Raleigh tornado path
TimespanJanuary–December 1988
Maximum rated tornado F4 tornado
Tornadoes in U.S.702 [1]
Damage (U.S.)$1.1 billion (1988  USD)
Fatalities (U.S.)32 [2]
Fatalities (worldwide)>32

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1988, 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.

Contents

Synopsis

1988 was one of the least active tornado seasons on record. March and April saw unusually low activity, as did June. There were some notable outbreaks later in the year, including the Raleigh tornado which was probably the most publicized tornado event of the year.

Events

Confirmed tornado total for the entire year 1988 in the United States.

Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
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January

There were 17 tornadoes confirmed in the US in January.

January 19

A deadly outbreak spawned 14 tornadoes. Three separate tornadoes, rated F2/F3, killed five people in Tennessee, one of which killed 3 and injured 24 in Williston. [3] An F4 tornado also struck Attala County, Mississippi, but resulted in no fatalities.[ citation needed ]

February

There were 4 tornadoes confirmed in the US in February.

March

There were 28 tornadoes confirmed in the US in March.

April

There were 58 tornadoes confirmed in the US in April.

April 19

An F3 tornado killed four people and injured 15 others in Madison, Florida. [4] [5] [ better source needed ]

May

There were 132 tornadoes confirmed in the US in May.

May 8

A large outbreak saw 57 tornadoes, mainly in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin (two rated as high as F3 in Darlington, Wisconsin and Eldridge, Iowa). There were no fatalities.[ citation needed ]

June

There were 63 tornadoes confirmed in the US in June.

June 7

An F1 tornado in Smyrna, Delaware caused no fatalities, but at least 30 injuries, with damage estimated between 500,000 and 5 million dollars.[ citation needed ]

June 15

An F3 tornado struck 4.4 miles south of downtown Denver, Colorado.[ citation needed ]

July

There were 103 tornadoes confirmed in the US in July.

July 5

A tornado outbreak saw three F3 tornadoes in and around Fort Benton, Montana. There were no reported fatalities.[ citation needed ]

August

There were 61 tornadoes confirmed in the US in August.

September

There were 76 tornadoes confirmed in the US in September.

October

There was 19 tornadoes confirmed in the US in October.

November

There were 121 tornadoes confirmed in the US in November.

November 15

A tornado outbreak spawned 44 tornadoes, including three F3 tornadoes. Seven people were killed, five of which came from F2 tornado in Arkansas.[ citation needed ]

November 28

The 1988 F4 Raleigh tornado killed four people and was part of a series of moderate outbreaks that month.[ citation needed ]

December

There were 20 tornadoes confirmed in the US in December.

December 24

An F4 tornado killed one person in Franklin, Tennessee.[ citation needed ]

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References

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  5. "KILLED, 7 INJURED AS TORNADO RAVAGES NORTH FLORIDA TOWN" . Retrieved 17 September 2022.