Tornadoes of 2004
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| tornado outbreak year: | January-December 2004 |
| Maximum rated tornado: | F4 tornado, 5 locations, May 22, May 30, July 14 |
| Tornadoes caused (US): | 1819 (Record) |
| Damages (US): | ≥1.4 Billion (2006 USD) |
| Fatalities (US): | 66 |
| Fatalities (World): | Unknown |
| Tornado Years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
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[edit] Events
[edit] January
3 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] February
9 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] March
50 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] April
125 confirmed in the U.S.
- April 20
- The powerful Utica Tornado of 2004 hit the town of Utica, Illinois, in spring of 2004. It was part of an outbreak of thirty tornadoes that formed in eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and northern Indiana in a short period of time. The Utica tornado caused the only fatalities. Another tornado struck the city of Joliet, Illinois, causing 5 million dollars in damage to the historic district in town.
[edit] May
509 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] May 22-30
The Hallam, Nebraska tornado on May 22, 2004 was recorded as the widest tornado in history, 2.5 miles (4.0 km)in diameter. It was rated an F4 on the Fujita scale, and caused one death and thirty-seven injuries in the city of Hallam.
Beginning on May 29 after a Storm Prediction Center high risk severe weather forecast, 149 tornadoes were confirmed in thirty-two hours, killing five people. The Memorial Day Weekend outbreak is considered the second largest tornado outbreak in U.S. history.
[edit] June
268 confirmed in the U.S.
- June 9
An F1 tornado hit Noble Park and Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia, damaging trees, roofs, and signs.[1]
[edit] July
124 confirmed in the U.S.
- July 13
- The Roanoke Tornado extremely powerful F4 tornado that destroyed Pearson Manufacturing Plant and some civilian residences, but caused no fatalities despite a 9.6 mile path of destruction.
- July 14
- On July 14th a large storm system passed over the northeastern United States. It produced several severe storms, and a few tornadoes. The worst destruction was in Campbelltown, PA where 272 properties were affected by the storm, after an F3 twister struck to town, around 3:00pm.
[edit] August
179 confirmed in the U.S
- Hurricane Alex
- Hurricane Alex, the first hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season, affected the Outer Banks of North Carolina and spawned several tornadoes.
- North Carolina
- An F1 tornado strikes Harnett County, North Carolina, destroying nine buildings and severely damaging 25 more.[2]
- Tropical Storm Bonnie
- The second storm of the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Bonnie caused minor damage and spawned several tornadoes when it made landfall several days before Hurricane Charley.
- Hurricane Charley
- Hurricane Charley caused major damage along the Florida coast and spawned several tornadoes including F2 and F3-rated storms.
[edit] September
297 confirmed in the U.S.
- Hurricane Frances
- Hurricane Frances affected South Florida, causing 103 tornadoes in Florida and its surrounding states. The tornadoes included 72 F0, 25 F1, 5 F2 and 1 F3 storms.
- Hurricane Ivan
- Hurricane Ivan affected the Gulf Coast during the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Ivan holds the record for the second largest number of tornadoes to develop because of its circulation, causing 119 total tornadoes, including 48 F0, 52 F1, 18 F2 storms and 1 F3 storm.
- Hurricane Jeanne
- Hurricane Jeanne was the final hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and spawned several tornadoes upon and after its landfall which caused some damage, but no deaths.
[edit] October
79 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] November
150 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] December
14 confirmed in the U.S.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in Victoria Retrieved 06-04-2007.
- ^ National Climatic Data Center (2004). North Carolina Event Report. Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
[edit] External links
- Monthly Tornado Stats (SPC)
- Annual Severe Weather Report Summary 2004
- Tornado project tornadoes of 2004
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| Preceded by 2003 |
Tornadoes of 2004 |
Succeeded by 2005 |
