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It has most likely been a matter of chance. Where tornadoes occur is essentially random with respect to where we build our cities and towns. Since it is random, then by simple probability some areas will be hit an inordinate number of times while others will almost never be hit.

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The reason Arkansas gets so many tornadoes is because it is right next to tornado ally

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Alaska has few tornados bicause thers no hot air for tornados to form.tornados to form need to have cool and hot air.

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States that do not get hit by tornadoes?

Every state has had at least a few tornadoes. Alaska, however, has only had four tornadoes in the past 60 years, all of them weak.


How many F1 tornadoes did Alaska get in 2011?

So far there have been no tornadoes recorded in Alaska in 2011. In the past 60 years the state has only has 3 recorded tornadoes. All rated F0.


Why do so many tornadoes hit Hawaii and Alaska?

Tornadoes are very rare in Alaska and Hawaii, not common. Alaska's cold climate makes it difficult for strong thunderstorms to form. Since Hawaii is tropical it is not prone to the frontal systems that produce most tornadoes.


Do tornadoes happen in every state?

Yes in every state. Not all states have violent tornadoes but all states have reported at least a few weak tornadoes, even Alaska and Hawaii.


Which state has never been hit with a tornado?

None. Every state, even Alaska, has had at least a few tornadoes.


Has ever been tornadoes in Alaska?

Yes, between 1950 and 2009 there were four tornadoes in Alaska, all rated EF0.


Have Alaska and Hawaii ever had any tornadoes?

Yes. Since record keeping began in 1950 Alaska has had 4 tornadoes and Hawaii has had 39.


What states in the United States of America have the fewest tornadoes?

I think is Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico bicause Alaska doesn't have hot air and tornado does need hot air. Hawaii and Puerto Rico are bicause most of the tornados accure over water (waterspout)


Are any states safe from tornadoes?

No state is completely safe, however, strong tornadoes are very rare in and to the west of the Rockies. Tornadoes are also very rare in Alaska and Hawaii. The states of the northeast are also not hit often, but have still had a few tornadoes of F4 strength and at least one F5.


Do few tornadoes last more than a few minutes?

Correct, most tornadoes do not last more than a few minutes. Stronger tornadoes tend to last longer than weaker ones, though, so many of the major tornadoes that make national headlines will last more than just a few minutes.


Safest place to live from tornadoes?

In the US, Alaska.


Why will Alaska likely never have any tornado?

Actually, Alaska does have tornadoes, but only very rarely.