Tornadoes of 2005
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2005. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Bangladesh, Argentina, Brazil 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 Madisonville, Kentucky F4 tornado. | |
Timespan | January 7 – December 28, 2005 |
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Maximum rated tornado | F4 tornado
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Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,265 |
Damage (U.S.) | $229.8 million |
Fatalities (U.S.) | 38 |
Fatalities (worldwide) | >171 |
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