U.S. Tornado Map

Here’s where tornadoes typically form in May across the United States

May is typically the peak of the peak of the tornado year. Maps show the spots most at risk based…

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The month with the most tornadoes by county

Tornadoes occur throughout the year. Find out when your county's peak month is.

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in April across the United States

The typical three-month peak of the tornado year begins in April. And April's fury often targets population.

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in March across the United States

While March is not a peak month, an awakening from the tornado slumber in winter is often quite evident.

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in February across the United States

Once February is here, spring is right around the corner. And although it's another winter month, tornadoes can be expected…

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in January across the United States

Yeah, January is usually really freaking cold. Tornadoes still happen during the month though.

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in December across the United States

Tornadoes tend to focus their wrath on the mid-South and sometimes the Mississippi Valley in December.

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in November across the United States

While November can be active when it comes to tornadoes, the typical story is that of smaller land area within…

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Here’s where tornadoes typically form in October across the United States

October is sometimes part of a "second season" of fall tornado activity. In general, it features characteristics of a cool…

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How the top multi-day tornado outbreaks since 2006 occurred

One thing we often try to do in the midst of a big set of tornado days is put it…

11 years ago

Long-track tornadoes: Historical clues about intensity, where, and when they occur most

Long-track tornadoes are unusual in the tornado world. They aren't all strong, but they do tend to be.

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Watch how tornadoes progress across the United States throughout the year

In the cold season, tornadoes generally hang out around the Gulf of Mexico. But in spring and summer they surge…

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