Yearly Trends

An overview of the modern tornado record, 1950 through present (maps)

Here's a concise look at the official tornado record.

7 years ago

Significant tornado days, 1981-2010

Last week, we took a first crack at total (F0/EF0+) tornado days in the U.S. during the current 1991-2010 averaging…

13 years ago

F5/EF-5 Tornadoes: The 0.1 Percenters that Can’t be Ignored

F5/EF-5 tornadoes are a force of nature most folks hope to never come face-to-face with. From 1950-2010, they made up…

13 years ago

A first crack at U.S. tornado days, the 1991-2010 numbers

I recently posted graphs showing the raw totals of tornadoes both by month and by day. They indicated a monthly peak…

13 years ago

Total U.S. Tornadoes by Month and by Day

Tornadoes can happen -- and have happened -- all year long, though spring and summer are well known as the…

13 years ago