Tornadoes can strike year-round, especially in certain areas
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Tornadoes can strike in any month, but areas of the country are at a bigger risk depending on the month. Here is the breakdown by season.
Breakdown
- Tornadoes can occur in any month and have been reported in all 50 U.S. states.
- April, May, and June are the busiest months, with May averaging about 260 tornadoes. 5s
- In May, the central and southern plains, especially from Texas to Iowa (Tornado Alley), are most prone to tornadoes. 11s
- By July, tornado activity shifts north to areas like Colorado, the northern plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. 24s
- In November, about 50 tornadoes typically occur, with the risk area moving to the deep south from Texas to Alabama. 36s