Tornadoes of 2004
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2004. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Bangladesh, and Eastern India, but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. Tornadoes also develop occasionally in southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer and somewhat regularly at other times of the year across Europe, Asia, and Australia. Tornadic events are often accompanied with other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail.
The F4 Roanoke tornado (July 13) | |
Timespan | January 17 – December 22, 2004 |
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Maximum rated tornado | 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 |
The United States recorded more tornadoes during this year than any other year on record, with 1,817 touching down across the country.
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