There have been at least 6,717 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. in the past 5 years. This number may actually be higher as the figures for April through June of 2011 are still preliminary. Statistics world wide are not available as many countries to not keep records of their tornadoes, but tornadoes, some of them deadly, have occurred in almost all parts of the world and on every continent except Antarctica.
Yes, North Carolina does experience tornadoes. Tornadoes can occur throughout the state, with the peak tornado activity usually happening in the spring and summer months. The central part of the state, known as Tornado Alley, tends to see the most frequent tornado occurrences.
Yes, most notably the northwest area of Pennsylvania saw an unusually high number of tornadoes. Among these tornadoes was an EF0 tornado that struck Presque Isle State Park near Erie on June 27.
Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas share in this distinction. More states probably qualify, as during this time period, most F0 and F1 intensity tornadoes were not recorded.
Tornadoes occur in Virginia with an average of 19 reported annually. The peak season for tornadoes in Virginia is from April to September, with May being the most active month. However, tornadoes can form in the state throughout the year.
The rural areas of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri get hit by most tornadoes and often frequently. Oklahoma city they were hit 32 times in the past 90 years
Texas gets the most tornadoes of any state.
Although tornadoes occur in all states, the state with the most tornadoes is Texas.
On average, Texas gets the most tornadoes of any state.
Texas had the most tornadoes in 2009 at 129.
Texas has the most tornadoes overall of any state.
New York State gets tornadoes every year. From 1961 to 1990 the state has averaged 5 tornadoes each year. Most of them are weak.
Texas, Kansas, and Florida are the states with the most tornadoes.
As with all places, most tornadoes in Wisconsin are weak. Wisconsin has had its fair share of strong tornadoes, though not as many as in Tornado Alley. A few tornadoes in the state have been rated F5.
Most tornadoes hit Texas than any other state
Since official records began in 1950 through 2012 there have been 1,090 recorded tornadoes in Tennessee. Note that prior to the 1980s many of the weaker tornadoes were missed. The most tornadoes recorded in a single year in Tennessee is 101, set in 2011. The most sin a single day is most likely 72, set on April 27, 2011.
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