A map of all recorded tornadoes in the United States in 1983
Timespan
January–December 1983
Maximum rated tornado
F4 tornado
Collinston, Louisiana on April 1
Reece’s Corners, Ontario on May 2
Andover, Minnesota on July 3
Dodgeville, Wisconsin on July 3
LaPlace, Louisiana on December 6
Tornadoes in U.S.
931[1]
Damage (U.S.)
unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)
≥34[2]
Fatalities (worldwide)
>36
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1983, in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S.,[3] 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.
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