This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1975, 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.

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Fatal United States tornadoes in 1975

Approximate touchdown location of killer tornadoes in 1975

Summary of tornadoes[2] January 10 – Louisiana (1 death) January 10 – Mississippi (9 deaths) January 10 – Alabama (1 death) January 12 – Florida, Georgia (1 death) February 18 – Georgia (2 deaths) February 22 – Oklahoma (2 deaths) February 22 – Oklahoma (1 death) February 22 – Arkansas (1 death) February 23 – Alabama (1 death) March 24 – Georgia (3 deaths) March 26 – Texas (2 deaths) March 28 – Arkansas (7 deaths) April 18 – Tennessee (1 death) April 23 – Missouri (1 death) April 23 – Missouri (1 death) April 24 – Tennessee (1 death) April 24 – Missouri (3 deaths) April 25 – Tennessee (1 death) April 29 – Texas (3 deaths) April 29 – Louisiana (2 deaths) May 6 – Nebraska (3 deaths) May 13 – Texas (2 deaths) June 17 – Michigan (1 death) June 18 – Nebraska (1 death) June 22 – Texas (3 deaths) June 29 – North Dakota (1 death) July 23 – Illinois (2 deaths) August 31 – Minnesota (2 deaths) December 31 – Florida (1 death) Total fatalities: 60

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Numbers for 1975 were very similar to 1974, in terms of number of tornadoes, but not the number of fatalities; however, there were over 1,100 injuries related to tornadoes.

52 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in January.

45 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in February.^[6]

84 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in March.^[10]

108 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in April.^[12]

188 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in May.^[13]

196 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in June.^[15]

79 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in July.^[16]

60 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in August.^[18]

34 tornadoes were reported in the U.S in September.^[19]

12 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in October.^[20]

39 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in November.^[21]

22 tornadoes were reported in the U.S. in December.

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