Tornado outbreak sequence of May 14–June 1, 1962

A long-lived, destructive tornado outbreak sequence caused widespread damage and numerous casualties across the United States during mid- to late-May and early June. Over the course of 19 days, 198 tornadoes touched down across 25 states from California to Connecticut. There were 66 significant (F2+) tornadoes during the event, including 15 F3 tornadoes and four F4 tornadoes. In addition to the tornadoes, storms across the region produced destructive straight-line winds, large hail, heavy rainfall that led to flash flooding, and frequent lightning. Overall, the outbreak sequence caused three fatalities, 168 injuries, and caused $36.275 million in damage. There were additional casualties that occurred as a result of non-tornadic weather events as well.

Tornado outbreak sequence of May 14–June 1, 1962

A long-lived, destructive tornado outbreak sequence caused widespread damage and numerous casualties across the United States during mid- to late-May and early June. Over the course of 19 days, 198 tornadoes touched down across 25 states from California to Connecticut. There were 66 significant (F2+) tornadoes during the event, including 15 F3 tornadoes and four F4 tornadoes. In addition to the tornadoes, storms across the region produced destructive straight-line winds, large hail, heavy rainfall that led to flash flooding, and frequent lightning. Overall, the outbreak sequence caused three fatalities, 168 injuries, and caused $36.275 million in damage. There were additional casualties that occurred as a result of non-tornadic weather events as well.