1985 United States–Canada tornado outbreak
The 1985 United States–Canada tornado outbreak, referred to as the Barrie tornado outbreak in Canada, was a major tornado outbreak that occurred in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ontario, on May 31, 1985. In all 44 tornadoes were counted including 14 in Ontario, Canada. It is the largest and most intense tornado outbreak ever to hit this region, and the worst tornado outbreak in Pennsylvania history in terms of deaths and destruction.
Tracks of all tornadoes that touched down during the outbreak | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 31 – June 1, 1985 |
| Highest winds |
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| Tornadoes confirmed | 44 confirmed |
| Max. rating1 | F5 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | ~10 hours |
| Fatalities | 90 fatalities, at least 875 injuries, over 1,000 reported |
| Areas affected | New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ontario |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1985 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
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