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Tornadoes of 1961

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Tornadoes in U.S.
  
697

Fatalities (U.S.)
  
52

Location
  
United States of America

Damage (U.S.)
  
>$1 billion

Fatalities (worldwide)
  
>52

Maximum rated tornado
  
F4 tornado 7 locations on 7 different days

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1961, 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.

References

Tornadoes of 1961 Wikipedia