Human Toll
Life Impact from 1950 - 2009

Tornadoes by their very description are one of the most beautiful, yet one of the most destructive natural force.  While property can be impacted, the greatest impact is always the loss of life.  From 1950 - 2009, at least 5,019 people killed in tornadoes and over 84,000 injured.  To see the toll that tornadoes have had on human life, select a region and a state.  You can see the breakdown of injuries and fatalities by state.  Use our timelines to see the impact through the years.