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Yes, cities are much less likely to get hit by tornadoes than rural areas because cities are much smaller than rural areas. (On the other hand, when they do get hit, urban damage is more likely to be reported.) A city probably is just as likely to be hit as the same size rural area next to it, but some people speculate the heat island effect might have some influence. Note that St. Louis (1871, 1896, 1927, 1959, 2007), Salt Lake City (1999), Fort Worth (2000) and of course Greensburg KS (2007) among others have been hit by tornadoes.
Although tornados are less likely to hit a metro area there are some notable Metro Strikes at this link http://www.spc.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/downtown.html
Cities are just as likely to be hit by a tornado, but it depends where the thunderstorm is. If it is headed to your city and it is a supercell, then a tornado has as good a chance as any to form as it would in a field. It all depends on how strong the thunderstorm is.
What else can I help you with?
Are tornadoes only in the country?
If you mean only in rural areas, no. Tornadoes have torn through cities as well.
Where are tornadoes likely to happen per year?
most rural areas
When and where are tornadoes likely to form?
during spring and summer and mostly around rural areas
Do most tornadoes hit small outlying cities rather than big ones?
Yes, tornadoes are more likely to hit rural areas or small towns because they cover relatively small areas and are less likely to affect large cities with total destruction. However, some tornadoes have hit big cities in the past due to chance or specific weather conditions.
Why don't tornadoes touch down in most city areas?
tornadoes don't touch down in cities that often because 95% of US land is rural. only 1% is city and 4% is suburban. so there is only one percent chance of a tornado hitting your cities land. but they do happen Miami, Houston/fort worth, and Oklahoma city have all been hit by tornadoes in the last ten years.
Where in North America are rural areas?
Rural areas are places that are not in or near cities.
Do Irish live in cities or rural areas?
Like in other countries, Irish people live in both cities and rural areas. Ireland has lots of cities that people live in and lots of rural areas where people live.
How did rise of cities change the human society?
they increased rural areas
Do tornadoes strike big cities?
Yes, tornadoes can strike big cities. While less common than in rural areas, tornadoes have been known to hit major cities like Oklahoma City and Dallas. Urban areas may experience less frequent tornadoes due to the presence of buildings and infrastructure, but they are not immune to tornado activity.
How do Russians travel cities or rural areas?
They
Why do tornadoes hit the country?
Tornadoes occur more in rural areas as a simple matter of geometric probability. The majority of the land area of the United States is rural, so that is where most of the tornadoes will hit.
Is interracial dating more controversial in smaller rural towns vs larger cities?
It is more likely to be controversial in smaller areas.
