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Tornadoes can occur and kill any time of day. Most tornadoes though, especially the strong ones that result in the most deaths, occur in the late afternoon or early evening. Tornadoes are more likely to kill after sunset as they are difficult to see.

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Were there any people killed in any tornadoes in 2011 or 2012?

Yes, Tornadoes kill dozens of people every year. In the U.S. alone tornadoes killed 553 people in 2011 (making it the 2nd deadliest year on record for the U.S.), and 70 in 2012. Elsewhere in the world tornadoes killed about 2 dozen people in the same time period.


How many people are killed in a waterspout tornado?

Waterspouts rarely kill as they are generally weaker than normal tornadoes and usually dissipate soon after hitting land. When they do kill, they usually killer no more than 1 or 2 people. On the rare occasions that a strong waterspout occurs death tolls may climb higher, though there is not given death toll.


Around what time of day do tornadoes usually happen?

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What time of year do tornadoes usually hit?

Tornadoes can happen at any time of year, but they are most common in spring and, to a lesser extent, early summer.


What time does a tornado usually form?

Tornadoes usually form in the late afternoon or early evening.


How many people does a tornado kill at one time?

About 98% of tornadoes don't kill anyone. Of those that do kill, most kill only 1 or 2 people. The highest death toll on record from a tornado is approximately 1300 as a result of a tornado striking impoverished sections of two major cities in Bangladesh.


What time of day do tornadoes usually hit?

Tornadoes can strike at any time of day or night but are most common during the late afternoon and early evening.


What time of year does a tornado usually happen?

Tornadoes usually happen in the months; April, May, and June.


What causes and effects do tornadoes make?

Tornadoes are caused by intense thunderstorms with strong winds that rotate. When a tornado hits an area, it can cause devastation by destroying homes, buildings, and infrastructure. Additionally, tornadoes can result in injuries or fatalities and leave behind a path of destruction that takes time and resources to recover from.


In the US what time of the year do tornadoes usually occur?

Tornadoes tend to occur during late spring to early summer in the United States.


What is more dangerous a tornado or a tsunami?

Tsunamis are overall more dangerous. They can obliterate entire parts of towns, something only seen in the most powerful of tornadoes and can kill thousands while tornadoes rarely kill more than a few dozen. Tornadoes, however, are more difficult to predict usually having a few minutes of advance warning while in many cases a tsunami warning can be issued hours ahead of time.


When do tornadoes mainly happen?

If you mean time of day, tornadoes occur most often in the late afternoon. If you mean time of year, they usually occur in spring and early summer.