Tornadoes of 2007
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks that occurred in 2007, primarily (but not entirely) in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally, particularly in parts of neighboring southern Canada during the summer season. Some tornadoes also take place in Europe, e. g. in the United Kingdom or in Germany.
Tracks of all U.S. tornadoes in 2007. | |
| Timespan | January 4 - December 20, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | EF5 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,097 |
| Damage (U.S.) | $1.4 billion |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 81 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | 135 |
Preliminary reports suggest that there were 1,305 reported tornadoes in the U.S. (of which 1,097 were confirmed), with 81 confirmed fatalities. It was the deadliest year for tornadoes in the U.S. since 1999, when 95 deaths were reported. In addition, three fatalities took place in Mexico, 14 in Chad, one in South Africa, three in Vietnam, one in the Philippines, 25 in China and seven in Bangladesh for a worldwide known total of at least 135.
Notably, the system for classifying tornado damage in the United States changed from the Fujita scale to the Enhanced Fujita Scale on February 1, 2007.