This page documents the tornadoes and tornado outbreaks that occurred in 2017, primarily (but not entirely) in the United States. Most tornadoes form in the U.S., although some events may take place internationally, particularly in parts of neighboring southern Canada during the Northern Hemisphere's summer season. Some tornadoes also take place in Europe, e. g. in the United Kingdom, Poland or in Germany. There were 1,692 tornadoes confirmed in the United States in 2017, with 126 confirmed fatalities. Nine other fatalities have been reported elsewhere in the world: three in France, two each in Bangladesh and Poland and one each in Russia and China. With 1,692 confirmed tornadoes, 2017 ranked as the second most active US tornado season on record (besides 2011 & 2008 with 1,692 confirmed to