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Which Month Typically Sees The Most Tornadoes?

April 28, 2025

May is when tornado activity typically reaches its peak for the year. The Plains and Midwest find themselves in the greatest threat area as tornado counts climb to their highest totals annually. But as some recent years have shown, the month of May doesn’t always live up to expectations. Check out why some years have quieter Mays while others push the peak month well beyond the average.