Tornadoes of 1972

Tornadoes of 1972

Tracks of all US tornadoes in 1972.
Timespan	January 1, 1972 – December 30, 1972
Maximum rated tornado	F4 tornado Ratliff City, Oklahoma on April 19 Jetmore, Kansas on April 30 Indianapolis, Indiana on May 14 Waukegan, Illinois on September 28
Tornadoes in U.S.	741
Damage (U.S.)	Unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)	34
Fatalities (worldwide)	>34
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1972, 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.