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Tornadoes usually occur on the Central Plains of the U.S. in a region called Tornado Alley which stretches from Texas to Iowa. Other hot spots include Florida, Dixie Alley (stretching from Arkansas to Georgia), and Hoosier Alley (Illinois to Ohio).

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When do tornadoes form in the US?

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