All 50 states get tornadoes though they are rare in many of the states.
Yes, tornadoes can happen almost anywhere that there are thunderstorms.
No, tornadoes can occur in many parts of the world where there are the right atmospheric conditions. However, the frequency and intensity of tornadoes are highest in North America, particularly in the central United States.
The link below has a list of all tornadoes recorded in the U.S. in the years 1950-2010 and will soon include 2011.
Tornadoes can occur on all continents except Antarctica. However, they are most commonly observed in North America, specifically in the United States. Other continents where tornadoes can occur include Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.
Tornadoes are not named, and hundreds of tornadoes affect the United States every year. It would be impossible to list them all.
Tornadoes are most commonly found in North America, particularly in the United States, where the conditions for their formation are most favorable. However, tornadoes can occur on all continents except for Antarctica. Europe, Australia, and South America also experience tornadoes, although they are less frequent and less intense compared to those in North America.
Every state has had at least a few weak tornadoes.
The top five states with the most tornadoes are:TexasOklahomaKansasFloridaNebraska
The U.S. averages about 1200 tornadoes per year.
There were 1692 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. in 2011.
Tornadoes can form almost anywhere in North America but occur most often on the central plains of the United States.
The worst tornadoes in North America generally strike the central and southern United States, though several particularly destructive tornadoes have occurred in southern Canada and in New England.