Tornadoes of 2004
The F4 Roanoke tornado
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| Timespan | January 17 - December 22, 2004 |
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F4 tornado
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| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,817 (Record highest) |
| Damage (U.S.) | $552.3 million |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 35 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | ≥212 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 2004. The United States recorded more tornadoes during this year than any other year on record, with 1,817 touching down across the country.
3 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
9 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
50 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
On March 4, a large storm system produced 45 Tornadoes across Texas into parts of Oklahoma. In addition, heavy rain caused flooding in the Plains and an unusual derecho produced heavy damage, primarily in Texas.
125 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
A strong F2 (possibly F3) tornado struck the towns of Velikaya Kostromka and Pervoye-Maya in Ukraine on April 7, killing one person and damaging or destroying 130 homes.
A powerful tornado struck portions of North-Central Bangladesh, killing 111 and injuring nearly 1,500 others.
The powerful Utica Tornado of 2004 hit the town of Utica, Illinois. It was part of an outbreak of 30 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 US$5 million in damage to the historic district in town.
Seven people were killed in China.
509 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
Two people were killed in China.
The Hallam, Nebraska, tornado on May 22, 2004, was recorded as one of the widest tornadoes in history, 2.5 miles (4.0 km) in diameter. It was rated an F4 on the Fujita scale, and caused one death and 37 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 32 hours, killing five people. The Memorial Day Weekend outbreak is considered to be one of the most prolific in US history in terms of the number of tornadoes.
268 tornadoes were confirmed in the U.S.
One June 1, at least 11 tornadoes touched down in Russia, including a high-end F3 that damaged or destroyed 342 homes.
On June 18, another F3 touched down in the country and injured seven people.
A severe F3 tornado hit the Saxony-Anhaltian villages of Micheln and Trebbichau. Both villages have suffered from damages.
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