Tornadoes of 2008

Tornadoes Of 2008

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks that occurred in 2008, 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 Northern Hemisphere's summer season. Some tornadoes also take place in Europe, e. g. in the United Kingdom, Poland or in Germany. There were 2,192 tornadoes reported in the United States (of which 1,691 were confirmed), with 125 confirmed fatalities. This made 2008 the deadliest year in that country since 1998. Nine other fatalities have been reported elsewhere in the world; three in France, two each in Bangladesh and Poland, and one each in Russia and China. With 1,691 confirmed tornadoes, 2008 ranked as the third most active US tornado season on record; only 2004 and 2011 have had more tornadoes confirmed with 1,817 in 2004 and 1,704 in 2011. The US state of Kansas received the most tornadoes in the United States in 2008 with 187.