Tornado Season America
Tornado season in the United States typically occurs from March through June, with peak activity in May and June.
However, tornadoes can occur at any time of the year, as documented in various instances, such as a series of tornadoes hitting Indiana on November 22, 1992, and a tornado striking McLean County, Illinois, during a winter month.
The peak tornado season varies by region:
Southern Plains (Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas): Peak activity is from late April to early June.
Gulf Coast (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama): Tornadoes are common earlier in the spring, from February to April.
Northern Plains and Upper Midwest (North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin): Peak tornado season is from June to July.
Tornado Alley, a region stretching from central Texas to the Canadian Prairies, is known for frequent tornadoes, particularly between April and June.
This area includes states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. Additionally, Dixie Alley, which includes parts of the southeastern U.S., experiences strong tornadoes throughout the year, with a peak during the cold season (October and November).
While tornadoes are most common in these regions, they can occur in all 50 states. For example, tornadoes have been recorded in Florida, which is not part of Tornado Alley but has a high number of tornadoes due to its frequent waterspouts.