Tornadoes of 1968
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1968, 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. Two F5 tornadoes struck Iowa in the Charles City and Maynard areas, combined they claimed 18 lives and this was one of very few cases in history where two F5 or EF5 tornadoes hit the same state, on the same day.
Tracks of all US tornadoes in 1968. | |
| Timespan | January –December 1968 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | F5 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 657 |
| Damage (U.S.) | Unknown |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 131 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >135 |
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