Believe This Myth No More: Tornadoes Don’t Hit Big Cities | Weather.com
February 12, 2026Updated: February 12, 2026, 7:30 am ESTPublished: February 12, 2026, 7:30 am EST

If you live in the city, you’ve probably heard that tornadoes don’t hit cities, but this is wrong. From southern cities like Atlanta and Nashville to even northern cities like New York City, tornadoes have caused damage in urban areas. In fact, New Orleans and New York City have been hit multiple times.

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