Tornadoes of 1956

Tornadoes of 1956

Tornado tracks of 1956.
Timespan	1956
Maximum rated tornado	F5 tornado Holland-Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 3
Tornadoes in U.S.	504[1]
Damage (U.S.)	Unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)	81
Fatalities (worldwide)	>81
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1956, 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.

The total count of tornadoes and ratings differs from various agencies accordingly. The article, therefore, documents information from the most contemporary official sources alongside assessments from tornado historian Thomas P. Grazulis.