The colloquial term is Tornado Alley, generally stretching from Texas to South Dakota and Iowa. There is relatively high tornado activity extending from the Rocky Mountains in the west, to the Appalachian Mountains in the east and from the Gulf of Mexico to southern Canada.
See the related Wikipedia link for a nice map of the area:
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.
Tornadoes occur most frequently in the central region of Texas known as Tornado Alley. This area includes cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco. Tornadoes can also occur in other parts of Texas, but they are most common in the central region.
Yes. Tornadoes do not occur in Antarctica and likely do no occur in parts of the Arctic and in areas of extreme desert. There are many other regions that are cold or arid that tornadoes occur, but are extremely rare.
Tornadoes are most likely to occur in the United States during the spring months of April, May, and June. However, tornadoes can occur throughout the year with some regions experiencing a secondary peak in tornado activity during the fall months.
Tornadoes can occur in all regions of Virginia, but they are most common in the western and central parts of the state, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. Tornadoes can also occur in the Tidewater and Piedmont regions, although they are less frequent.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the US but are most common on the Great Plains and in the Deep South.
Most tornadoes occur in spring.
The can occur almost anywhere but are most common on the central plains.
Tornadoes occur in all months, but are most common in the spring and summer. On average tornado activity in the US peaks in May.
Tornadoes can occur just about anywhere in the U.S. but they are most common on the Great Plains.
Although tornadoes occur in all states, the state with the most tornadoes is Texas.
Most tornadoes occur in spring and summer.
Tornadoes can occur in any season but are most common in the spring.
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.
The most violent tornadoes generally occur in North America.
Tornadoes are most likely to occur in the late afternoon and earl evening.
Most tornadoes are supercell tornadoes.