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 Graph of the 2010 United States tornado count over time from local storm reports | |
| Timespan | January 19 – December 31, 2010 |
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| Maximum rated tornado | EF4 tornado
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| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,266[1] |
| Damage (U.S.) | $1.07 billion (2010 US$) |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 45[2] |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | 107 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 2010. The majority of tornadoes form in the U.S., but they can occur almost anywhere under the right conditions. A lesser number occur outside the U.S., most notably in parts of neighboring southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer season, but are also known in South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
There were 1,266 tornadoes confirmed in the United States in 2010, with 45 confirmed fatalities. Elsewhere in the world, 62 people were killed in tornadoes: 51 in China, six in Argentina, three in the Bahamas and one each in Bangladesh and Germany. The year was near average for tornadoes despite an extremely quiet early spring period, however such changed after a huge upswing starting in late April and a busy late spring and summer period. The autumn months were slightly above average.[3]
- ^ "U.S. Annual Tornado Maps (1952–2011): 2010 Tornadoes". Storm Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
- ^ "Annual U.S. Killer Tornado Statistics". Storm Prediction Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on August 25, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Dave (April 6, 2010). "Acadiana News, Acadiana Weather, Acadiana Sports | Lafayette Weather, Lafayette News, Lafayette Sports | 2010 Tornado Count: 82". KATC.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2010. Retrieved April 20, 2010.