Most tornadoes in the U.S. happen in spring and early summer.
Tornadoes have ocurred in all 50 U.S. states.
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes can happen in many parts of the world, but they are most common in the central United States. This region is known as "Tornado Alley" due to the high frequency of tornadoes that occur there. Other areas prone to tornadoes include parts of South America, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Tornadoes can happen at any time of year but they are most common in sprind and early summer.
Yes. The U.S. has recorded over 1100 tornadoes so far in 2011. More tornadoes have occurred in other parts of the world.
Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states. However. Most tornadoes happen in or near the area known as tornado alley, which extends north from Texas to South Dakota and includes parts of some adjacent states.
Yes. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other country.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the U.S. but they are most common on the Great Plains.
It varies, but in an average year, the U.S. gets between 1,200 and 1,300 tornadoes.
It is called Tornado Alley.
Hotspots for tornadoes in the United States include Tornado Alley, which covers parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, as well as Dixie Alley in the southeastern US. Other regions prone to tornadoes include parts of the Midwest and Great Plains. Tornadoes can also occur in other parts of the world, but with less frequency than in the central US.