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There have been 92 tornado's in Chicago and the surrounding areas since 1855.

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Why do tornadoes never hit Chicago?

Chicago is a relatively small target for a tornado to strike and so unlikely to be hit. So it really is only by chance that tornadoes have missed Chicago. However, tornadoes have occurred in the Chicago area, so it is entirely possible for one to hit the city itself.


When do tornadoes strike most?

in the month of may


How many tornadoes strike in Canada once a year?

about 80 tornadoes each year


Does Chicago get tornadoes?

Probably. There have been tornadoes in Chicago before, though none within the city in living memory have been particularly destructive, though nearby communities such as Plainfield have been hit hard.


Why does a tornado hit before a volcano?

Tornadoes not not strike before volcano. Tornadoes and volcanoes are unrelated.


Why are tornadoes the most dangerous natural disaster?

Tornadoes can strike quickly and sometimes without warning.


Where did the Chicago tornado in 2009 originate?

There were no tornadoes in Chicago in 2009.


Is it possble for hurricanes and tornadoes to get to Chicago?

Chicago cannot get hurricanes as it is too far from the ocean. It can get the extratropical remnants of hurricnaes, but by the time the make it that far they won't be much stronger than ordinary storm systems. Tornadoes, however, are quite possible in Chicago. They are fairly common in Illinois and contrary to popular belief tornadoes can and do hit major cities.


Where do tornadoes strike?

Tornadoes can strike anywhere in the world, but they are most commonly found in the United States, particularly in an area known as Tornado Alley, which includes parts of the central United States. Other regions prone to tornadoes include parts of South America, southern Africa, and southeastern Asia.


Is there a season where tornadoes strike most?

Yes. While tornadoes can form in any season they are most common in the spring.


What is the average number of tornadoes that strike in Texas each year?

Texas averages 135 tornadoes each year.


Did any tornadoes strike northwestern North Carolina?

It doesn't look like there was much severe weather in NW North Carolina. You can see all reports of tornadoes, high wind and hail in the related link.