Generally not. In an average year the U.S. experiences about 1,200 tornadoes in all, of which about 20 are killers.
There were no killer tornadoes in Texas in 2011.
Tornadoes are called a thunderstorm's worst killer.
Yes. Occasionally there are killer tornadoes in Mexico.
Yes. Tornadoes, including some killer tornadoes, do occur in the Philippines.
Based on U.S. statistics about 2% of tornadoes cause deaths which works out to about 25 killer tornadoes in an average year.
Texas where the most tornadoes occur Oklahoma where killer tornadoes have been reported
Connecticut can get tornadoes, but it is unlikely to see large numbers of them.
There were no killer tornadoes in Texas in 2008.
No, there are not a lot of tornadoes in Peterborough Ontario. In all of Canada, there are approximately 80 - 100 tornadoes a year. Since 1985, the Petersborough-Kawarthas area had had six tornadoes. For more information visit the Related Link.
Yes. They are not very common. But NYC has seen a few weak tornadoes, including one killer tornado in 2010.
Tornadoes can destroy animal habitats and killer or injure people and animals. People can lose their homes, workplaces, and other property.
There were tornadoes in too many locations to count in 2011. In the U.S. alone there were 1692 tornadoes in the U.S. touching down in places from California to Maine, claiming 550 lives. There have been more tornadoes in other countries, including killer tornadoes in Bangladesh, The Philippines, and New Zealand.