Tornado Intelligence
Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air extending from thunderstorms to the ground. They can produce winds exceeding 300 mph and cause devastating damage along their paths. The central United States, known as Tornado Alley, experiences the highest frequency of tornadoes, with peak season from April through June.
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Notable tornadoes of the last three years within 50 km of the US cities we track, strongest first — one entry per tornado, from NWS and SPC tornado records. 2026 entries are provisional until SPC publishes its final 2026 tornado file, and September 2026 ratings are preliminary while NWS damage surveys are completed. Sourced from Historical Event Intelligence.
Tulsa, OK
May 6, 2024
EF4 tornado, 40.8-mile path, closest point 38 km from the Tulsa city centre
Impact: 2 deaths, 33 injuries
Omaha, NE
April 26, 2024
EF4 tornado, 31.9-mile path, closest point 25 km from the Omaha city centre
Impact: 4 injuries
Tulsa, OK
March 6, 2026
EF3 tornado, 6.8-mile path, closest point 38 km from the Tulsa city centre
Impact: 2 deaths, 2 injuries
Louisville, KY
April 3, 2025
EF3 tornado, 9.7-mile path, closest point 17 km from the Louisville city centre
Impact: No deaths or injuries recorded
Houston, TX
December 28, 2024
EF3 tornado, 10.3-mile path, closest point 43 km from the Houston city centre
Impact: 10 injuries
Oklahoma City, OK
November 3, 2024
EF3 tornado, 25.1-mile path, closest point 26 km from the Oklahoma City city centre
Impact: 7 injuries
Oklahoma City, OK
November 3, 2024
EF3 tornado, 2.4-mile path, closest point 12 km from the Oklahoma City city centre
Impact: 6 injuries
Tulsa, OK
May 25, 2024
EF3 tornado, 23.9-mile path, closest point 27 km from the Tulsa city centre
Impact: 2 deaths, 23 injuries
Omaha, NE
April 26, 2024
EF3 tornado, 40.3-mile path, closest point 27 km from the Omaha city centre
Impact: 1 death, 3 injuries
Omaha, NE
April 26, 2024
EF3 tornado, 19.1-mile path, closest point 3 km from the Omaha city centre
Impact: No deaths or injuries recorded
Cities with Highest Tornado Risk
| Rank | City | Risk Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | 9 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | 9 |
| 3 | San Antonio, TX | 9 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | 9 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | 9 |
| 6 | Fort Worth, TX | 9 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | 9 |
| 8 | Oklahoma City, OK | 9 |
| 9 | Memphis, TN | 9 |
| 10 | Louisville, KY | 9 |
| 11 | Milwaukee, WI | 9 |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO | 9 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | 9 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | 9 |
| 15 | Tulsa, OK | 9 |
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