About 75% of recorded tornadoes strike the United States. This is misleading however, as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes. The actual number of tornadoes outside the U.S. is not known.
They can occur anywhere but most tornadoes occur in southern US states between March and late May. In northern US states most occur between late spring and early summer. Most tornadoes occur between 3 and 9 pm, but can occur at any hour, in any season of the year.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in New York. While less common than in the central US "Tornado Alley", New York does experience tornadoes, with an average of 9 tornadoes touching down each year in the state.
Tornadoes are relatively rare in China, with an average of about 20 tornadoes reported each year. The tornadoes in China typically occur in the spring and summer months in regions such as the eastern and central parts of the country.
The U.S. averages between 1,200 and 1,300 tornadoes per year.
Yes, tornadoes can occur in the southwest US, particularly in states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and New Mexico. While tornadoes in this region may not be as common as in the central US, they can still pose a significant threat to life and property.
About 25% of reocrded tornadoes take place outside the United States. However, the actual percentage is probably much higher. The United States is one of only a few countries that keeps detailed tornado records. As a result, there a likely hundreds, possibly thousands of tornadoes that occur every year outside the U.S. that are never recorded.
Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Yes. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms. Tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica.
Tornadoes tend to occur during late spring to early summer in the United States.
The can occur almost anywhere but are most common on the central plains.
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Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
Tornadoes occur in all months, but are most common in the spring and summer. On average tornado activity in the US peaks in May.
Yes. The United States gets more tornadoes than any other country.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the U.S. but they are most common on the Great Plains.
Everywhere that there are thunderstorms.