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Some efforts for tracking tornadoes in the U.S. began as early as 1943. Official record keeping began in 1950.

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When did the US start tracking information about tornadoes?

Official record keeping for tornadoes in the U.S. began in 1950. Annual tornado death tolls are available as far back as 1875, though their accuracy is not as great as it is for years after 1950. Other data is hit-miss.


What is a helpful tool in predicting tornadoes?

Perhaps the most useful tool in tracking tornadoes is Doppler radar.


What do they call tornadoes in US?

Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.


Is it true that tornadoes only occus in the US?

Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.


Do tornadoes have names like hurricanes?

No, tornadoes do not have names like hurricanes. Tornadoes are typically identified by the location and intensity of the storm, while hurricanes are given names from a predetermined list for tracking and communication purposes.


Does tornadoes start from dust and trash?

No, they start from thunderstorms.


Can tornadoes start in lava?

No. A lava flow may trigger convection, but not tornadoes.


What do tornadoes start as?

Tornadoes start as a funnel cloud, becoming a tornado when they reach the ground.


Can hurricanes and tornadoes are both spinning stormes that start over water?

No. Hurricanes start over water and tornadoes are on land.


What tools do meteorologists need to monitor a tornado?

Doppler radar is perhaps the most important tool in tracking tornadoes.


Can people start tornadoes?

Definitely Not


How many tornadoes were in the us?

In 2011 there were 1,626 tornadoes and 552 deaths.