Tornadoes, especially strong ones, are are not very common west of the Rockies. In fact, no tornado stronger than F3 has been recorded west of the Rockies since at least 1950.
Tornadoes are most common in Texas
No, the majority of tornadoes in the US are not classified as F5. F5 tornadoes are extremely rare and account for only a small percentage of all tornadoes. Most tornadoes in the US are classified as weaker tornadoes, such as F0 to F2.
Tornadoes occur least often in the winter.
Yes. Hurricanes are common in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Tornadoes are less common, but can be produced by hurricanes.
Tornadoes are rare in the U.S. in Alaska, Hawaii, and in the contiguous states west of the Rockies. They are also less common in the northeastern part of the country.
They don't. The US has 40 times the number of tornadoes that England has, and they tend to be much more intense- less than 10% of English tornadoes are strong, 42% of US tornadoes are strong storms.
Tornado Alley
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
No part of Arizona is completely free of tornadoes, but they appear to be less common in the western part of the state.
Not really. While tornadoes do occur in New York, strong tornadoes are rare and deaths are even less common.
No, tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica. But usually, the US is the most common place for tornadoes, especially in Tornado Alley.
Tornadoes.