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Tornadoes occur in other countries besides the US. However, the US heartland has ideal conditions for tornadoes.
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Do tornadoes only happen in the US?
No. Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere that gets thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are the most common in the south east quadrant of the US true or false?
True. Of the four quadrants of the United States, the southeastern quadrant gets the most tornadoes.
Is the US the only place that has tornadoes?
No, tornadoes have been recorded on every continent except Antarctica. But usually, the US is the most common place for tornadoes, especially in Tornado Alley.
What is the only state in the US that doesn't get tornadoes?
There is none. All 50 states have had tornadoes. Even Alaska has had 4.
In the US most tornadoes are classified as intense?
No. Intense tornadoes (those rated EF3 or higher) only account for about 3% of tornadoes in the U.S. Most tornadoes are rated as weak, EF0 or EF1.
Is the US only country in the world that has tornadoes?
No. Many countries have tornadoes. The U.S. just gets more than other places.
What do they call tornadoes in US?
Tornadoes in the U.S. are called tornadoes.
Is tornadoes are most common in the Midwestern US a true fact?
Yes. This is the most tornado-prone region in the world.
What is the usual amout of people killed in a tornado?
Usually none. A survey of tornadoes in the late 20th and early 21s centuries show that only about 2% of tornadoes in the US ever kill anyone. Of the tornadoes that do kill, most only kill 1 person. Tornadoes with death tolls in the dozens are rare.
Which US states have not had tornadoes?
None. All 50 states in the U.S. have recorded tornadoes. Alaska has had the least activity, however, with only 3 F0 tornadoes occurring there since record keeping began in 1950.
Can there be tornadoes in NY?
Yes. Tornadoes can occur anywhere in the US.
How many tornadoes in US in 2008?
There were 1692 tornadoes in the U.S. in 2008.
