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Tornadoes of 1989
Huntsville tornado damage
Timespan
January–December 1989
Maximum rated tornado
F4 tornado
11 locations on 7 different days
Tornadoes in U.S.
856[1]
Damage (U.S.)
unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)
50[2]
Fatalities (worldwide)
>1,300
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1989, primarily in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., 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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^"Tornadoes in 1989". Tornado History Project. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
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