Tornadoes of 1998
Damage from the F5 Birmingham, Alabama tornado | |
| Timespan | January – December 1998 |
|---|---|
| Maximum rated tornado | F5 tornado
|
| Tornadoes in U.S. | 1,424 |
| Damage (U.S.) | $1.72 billion |
| Fatalities (U.S.) | 130 |
| Fatalities (worldwide) | >380 |
This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1998, 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, however by the 1990s tornado statistics were coming closer to the numbers we see today.