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Does the geography have anything to do with the number of tornadoes in a state?
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Yes. Tornadoes do not form as easily in mountainous terrain as they do on plains, though they can still hit mountainous areas. Mountains interfere with a thunderstorm's ability to gain warm, moist air. Once a tornado is established, however, it can pass over terrain relatively unaffected.
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Does New York State have tornadoes?
Yes, all 50 states have had tornadoes. New York averages 5 each year.
What state has had more tornadoes in a day?
To my knowledge that record is held by South Dakota, which experienced 67 tornadoes on June 24, 2003.
Are there earthquakes tornadoes hurricanes or other natural disasters in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania has had a number of natural disasters. Earthquakes happen ocasionally, but are rarely strong enough to cause any damage. Pennsylvania has been affected by hurricanes and hurricane remnants, particularly in the southeastern part of the state. Most recently, much of the state was affected by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Pennsylvania has had a few violent tornadoes as well. The worst incident came on May 31, 1985 when 26 tornadoes struck the state, killing 65 people. Among these tornadoes were 6 F4s and Pennsylvania's only recorded F5 tornado. Among natural disasters, Pennylvania is most affected by floods. The Johnwstown, Pennsylvania flood of May 31, 1889 killed over 2,000 people.
State with the highest number of Walmarts?
Austin,Texas
Which state has the second most lighthouses?
New York is the second state in USA that is having most lighthouses.The state that had, and still has the greatest number of lighthouses is - MICHIGAN
Does geography have to do anything with the number of tornadoes state gets?
Yes. The flatter the land is, the more likely it is to have a tornado, which is why the American prairie is referred to as "Tornado Alley." It is so flat.
What state has the highest number of tornadoes?
Texas has the highest number of tornadoes of any state.
What is the second state has the most tornadoes?
Oklahoma has the second highest number of tornadoes
What state has the record for the greatest number of tornadoes?
Texas has had the most recorded tornadoes.
What is the number 1 state for tornadoes?
Texas.
Are there tornadoes in Florida?
Yes. Florida gets the 4th highest number of tornadoes of any U.S. state.
What state has the greatest yearly average number of tornadoes?
Texas
Are tornadoes a serious threat to Georgia?
Yes. The state has seen a number of major outbreaks with tornadoes as strong as F4.
What state has a high number of tornadoes but is not part of tornado alley?
Florida.
What does the state of Florida rank in tornadoes?
Florida ranks 4th in annual number of tornadoes, behind Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma.
What state experiences the highest number of tornadoes per square mile?
Oklahoma experiences the most tornadoes per square mile.
What state has the most tornado deaths?
It is difficult to determine, as there is no exact way of saying which tornadoes are the worst. Overall, Texas has the most tornadoes and the most tornado deaths. Kansas has the highest concentration of tornadoes. Oklahoma appears to lead in the number of violent (F4 and F5) tornadoes and is tied with Alabama in the number of F5 tornadoes. Mississipi has the highest number of tornado deaths per capita.
