Hurricane Agnes tornado outbreak
Damage from an F2 tornado in Key West, Florida | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak Tropical cyclone |
|---|---|
| Duration | June 18–19, 1972 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 19 confirmed |
| Max. rating1 | F3 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | 1 day, 13 hours, 45 minutes |
| Fatalities | 7 fatalities, ≥ 135 injuries |
| Damage | $5,570,030 (1972 USD) $41.9 million (2025 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.