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Tornadoes of 1940
Timespan1940
Maximum rated tornadoF4 tornado
  • 5 different locations
    on 5 different days
Tornadoes in U.S.≥94[note 1]
Damage (U.S.)Unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)≥77[1]
Fatalities (worldwide)>_

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1940, 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. Also, prior to 1950, tornadoes were not officially surveyed by the U.S. Weather Bureau, which would later become the National Weather Service, and thus had no official rating. All documented significant tornadoes were instead given unofficial ratings by tornado experts like Thomas P. Grazulis.

Events

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United States yearly total

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Confirmed tornadoes by Fujita rating
FU F0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Total
? ? ≥73 ≥16 ≥5 ≥0 ≥94

[note 1]
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  1. ^ Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). Significant tornadoes, 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Environmental Films. pp. 922–925. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.