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This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks of 1953,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. This was the first year to record an F5 tornado as well as one of the deadliest tornado seasons in official U.S. records,which go back to 1950.
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- ↑ The 1987 Saragosa, Texas Tornado
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