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This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1976, 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.
On April 19, 1976, a violent tornado struck Brownwood, Texas, United States. [1] [3] The damage caused by the tornado was extreme enough for the National Weather Service to rate the tornado F5 on the Fujita scale. [2] In 1993, meteorologist and tornado expert Thomas P. Grazulis disagreed with the National Weather Service's assessment of the ...
1 Number of tornadoes in United States by year and intensity. ... 1976: 834 0 241 361 168 48 13 3 1977: 852 0 236 ... Statistics; Cookie statement ...
The tornado cut a path four miles long and 350 yards wide across Oakland County before dissipating near Maple Road between Middlebelt and Inkster Roads. The tornado killed one, injured 55 and produced $50 million in damage. [2] As of 2024, this is the last tornado stronger than an F3/EF3 to strike the Metro Detroit area.
The tornado - on April 3, 1974 - destroyed Monroe Central Junior-Senior High School, along with nearby homes and businesses, and killed a local woman.
The tornado injured an estimated 117 people and inflicted $17.6 million (1953 USD) on both of the towns. June 8, 1953 – A violent F4 tornado hit Temperance, killing 4 people and destroying 14 houses. The tornado caused an estimated $250,000 (1953 USD) in damages, and was one of multiple deadly tornadoes in Michigan on June 8.
The Des Moines Register reported that when the 1976 tornado touched down, many residents were at a town carnival and sought refuge in a dance hall. Tornado damage is seen in Minden, Iowa, Saturday ...
Gilmer County, Georgia experienced four tornadoes on May 8 and 9. The Dallas/Fort Worth weather service office reported four tornadoes in its region over the weekend, then gusts of up to 77 mph in ...