Tornadoes of 1965

Tornadoes of 1965
Clockwise from top: An F4 tornado that would strike Goshen, Indiana on April 11th, showing multiple funnels; F5 damage to a farmstead near Colome, South Dakota on May 8th; Manitou Beach–Devils Lake, Michigan after an F4 tornado on April 11th; An F4 tornado near Primrose, Nebraska on May 8th; Extreme damage to the Sunnyside subdivision in Dunlap, Indiana following an F4 on April 11th; A radar image showing multiple hook echoes over the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area on May 6th.
TimespanJanuary 8–December 23, 1965
Maximum rated tornadoF5 tornado
Tornadoes in U.S.897
Damage (U.S.)Unknown
Fatalities (U.S.)301
Fatalities (worldwide)>301

This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1965, 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.