Texas annually has more tornadoes than any other state, followed by Oklahoma. However, the statistics are misleading, since Texas is much larger than its neighboring states.
Florida has the highest number of tornadoes per 10,000 square miles each year.
For an interesting chart showing how different states rank in various categories of tornado statistics, please visit the link below.
Most tornadoes, about 98%, don't kill anybody. Of the 2% of tornadoes that are killers the average death toll is between 2 and 3. Tornadoes with 10 or more fatalities are not common. Occasionally, however, death tolls may be in the dozens when very strong tornadoes hit populated areas.
Most tornadoes in Canada do not kill at all. Those that do usually do not kill more than 2 or 3. The deadliest tornado in Canadian history killed 28 people.
Unlike in the United States, tornadoes in Australia do not kill people every year. It appears that the last time a killer tornado hit Australia was 1990. Records seem to indicate 1 killer tornado in Australia every 5 to 20 years in the later half of the 20th Century.
According to the National Institute of Corrections the cost per inmate in Washington per year is $37,303, compared to the national average of $28,689. These figures are from 2009 and have likely increased around 5% at least.
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the continental US, with approximately 1,206 people per square mile.
Texas, averaging about 150 tornadoes per year.
Kansas gets the highest number of tornadoes per area unit, with about 12 tornadoes per 10,000 square miles per year.
Kansas gets the most tornadoes per square mile.
Main averages 2 tornadoes per year.
Michigan averages around 15 tornadoes per year. The state typically experiences more tornadoes during the spring and summer months.
Average is 5.6 per year
Texas, though the average is much more than 110 per year.
Kansas gets the most tornadoes per area unit.
Tornadoes occur in Virginia with an average of 19 reported annually. The peak season for tornadoes in Virginia is from April to September, with May being the most active month. However, tornadoes can form in the state throughout the year.
Texas has the most tornadoes overall, but Oklahoma has the most tornadoes per square mile.
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Texas has the most tornadoes per year, averaging around 120 tornadoes annually. The state's large size and diverse geography contribute to its high frequency of tornado activity. Other states like Oklahoma and Kansas also experience a significant number of twisters, but Texas consistently leads the statistics.