Tornadoes have occurred in all 50 states. However. Most tornadoes happen in or near the area known as tornado alley, which extends north from Texas to South Dakota and includes parts of some adjacent states.
The majority of UK tornadoes are not recorded. So most statistics on the number of recorded tornadoes in the UK are usually around 70. Most UK tornadoes happen in the countryside (so don't get noticed) and are very small (usually). It is common belief that more tornadoes happen in the UK than in the US (tornado ally included) - Although US tornadoes are way bigger and stronger than those in the UK and so more are likely to be noticed and therefore recorded. Tornadoes in the UK usually happen in the summer when the weather conditions are right.
The U.S. gets 75% of all recorded tornadoes. This is misleading however as many countries do not keep records of their tornadoes and the actual percentage of tornadoes for the U.S. is probably much smaller.
Yes, tornadoes can and do happen at night. In fact, nighttime tornadoes can be particularly dangerous because they are harder to see and may catch people off-guard while they are sleeping. It is important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, especially during nighttime hours.
Yes, tornadoes can happen at night. While they are more common during the afternoon and evening, tornadoes can still form after dark. Night-time tornadoes can be particularly dangerous as they may be harder to see and receive warnings for.
Tornadoes always happen during thunderstorms. They cannot occur without them.
Most tornadoes in the U.S. happen in spring and early summer.
Tornadoes have ocurred in all 50 U.S. states.
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes can happen at any time of year but they are most common in sprind and early summer.
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.
It varies, but in an average year, the U.S. gets between 1,200 and 1,300 tornadoes.
It is called Tornado Alley.
Tornadoes can happen in any place that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes happen in Miami for the same reason they happen anywhere else. See the related question for how tornadoes form in general.
It varies from year to year, but the average is about 1200.
The majority of UK tornadoes are not recorded. So most statistics on the number of recorded tornadoes in the UK are usually around 70. Most UK tornadoes happen in the countryside (so don't get noticed) and are very small (usually). It is common belief that more tornadoes happen in the UK than in the US (tornado ally included) - Although US tornadoes are way bigger and stronger than those in the UK and so more are likely to be noticed and therefore recorded. Tornadoes in the UK usually happen in the summer when the weather conditions are right.