Why Does The US Get So Many Tornadoes? | Weather.com

Why Does The US Get So Many Tornadoes?

April 15, 2026

Updated: April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: April 15, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

The U.S. gets more tornadoes in a typical year than many other countries combined. Watch to find out why.

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