$5,570,030 (1972 USD)[nb 1] $40.6 million (2024 USD)
Areas affected
Florida and Georgia
Part of the tornadoes of 1972
1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado
On June 18–19, 1972, Hurricane Agnes generated the third-deadliest tropical cyclone-related tornado outbreak in the United States since 1900, as well as the deadliest such tornado outbreak on record in Florida. The outbreak lasted about 38 hours and produced at least 19 confirmed tornadoes, though some studies suggested nearly a dozen more. Two of the tornadoes killed a total of seven people and were not classified as tornadoes by the National Weather Service until 2018. In Florida alone, the outbreak inflicted at least 135 injuries and destroyed 15 homes, while 119 homes received damage. Statewide, 217 trailers were destroyed and 196 trailers incurred damage. Additionally, six businesses were destroyed, while six others were damaged.[1][nb 2][nb 3][nb 4][nb 5]
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