Texas was the state with the highest number of reported tornadoes in the United States in 2024, with 169 disasters reported. Iowa followed second, with 131 tornadoes reported. The same year, the number of tornadoes in the U.S. increased relative to previous years, with 1,910 reported in the country.

The United States experienced a significant surge in tornado activity in 2024, with 1,910 reported across the country. This marked a substantial increase from previous years, highlighting the unpredictable nature of these violent atmospheric phenomena. Fatalities and economic impact While tornado frequency increased, the death toll from such events remained relatively low compared to historical peaks. In 2023, 86 fatalities were reported due to tornadoes, a notable increase from the 23 deaths in 2022 but far below the 553 lives lost in 2011. Moreover, the economic impact of these storms was substantial, with tornado damage in 2023 amounting to approximately 1.38 billion U.S. dollars, nearly doubling from the previous year. However, this pales in comparison to the record-setting damage of 9.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2011. Comparison to other extreme weather events While tornadoes pose significant risks, hurricanes have historically caused more extensive damage and loss of life in the United States. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 remains the costliest tropical cyclone in recent decades, with damages totaling 200 billion U.S. dollars when adjusted to 2024 values. The impact of such extreme weather events extends beyond immediate destruction, as evidenced by the 1,518 hurricane-related fatalities recorded in 2005. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, both tornado and hurricane activity may see further shifts in frequency and intensity in the years to come.

PRELIMINARY information from tornado damage surveys in 2024 in Southeast Oklahoma, Southwest Arkansas, Northwest & North Central Louisiana, and East Texas. The surveys were conducted by the National Weather Service office in Shreveport, LA. Included are storm survey damage points (with pictures where available), and estimated damage swath information.StoryMap--2024 Tornadoes in the ArkLaTexShapefile of the 2024 tornado count by county/parish in the NWS-Shreveport CWADamage Survey Results in KMZ FormatMarch 14, 2024April 9, 2024April 28, 2024May 2, 2024May 5, 2024May 22, 2024May 23-24, 2024May 24, 2024May 30, 2024July 8, 2024November 4, 2024December 26, 2024Damage Survey Results in Shapefile FormatMarch 14, 2024April 9, 2024April 28, 2024May 2, 2024May 5, 2024May 22, 2024May 23-24, 2024May 24, 2024May 30, 2024July 8, 2024November 4, 2024December 26, 2024Public Information Statements - Archived NWS Text Products provided by the Iowa Environmental Mesonet at Iowa State UniversityMarch 14, 2024April 9, 2024April 28, 2024May 2, 2024May 5, 2024May 22, 2024May 23-24, 2024May 24, 2024May 30, 2024July 8, 2024November 4, 2024December 26, 2024Event Overview from the Storm Prediction CenterMarch 14, 2024April 9, 2024April 28, 2024May 2, 2024May 5, 2024May 22, 2024May 23-24, 2024May 24, 2024May 30, 2024July 8, 2024November 4, 2024December 26, 2024Additional Data from Hurricane BerylTrack of TC Beryl from National Hurricane Center AdvisoriesNWS SHV Tornado Count by County/Parish from TC BerylAdvisory Archive from the National Hurricane Center

Web map showing DAT data of all tornado tracks occurring across the state of Wisconsin on May 21, 2024. Web map appears in a story map documenting the May 21, 2024 Wisconsin severe weather event, which brought widespread impacts to most of the state. Underlying data powering the web map obtained from the Damage Assessment Toolkit.

Tornado activity in the United States increased in 2024, with 1,910 reported in the country. May 2024 was the month with the highest reported tornadoes, at 576 events. This month marks a transition from spring to summer, where the change in temperatures creates optimal conditions for tornado activity.

This is a database of tornadoes that have affected the Huntsville Forecast area this year. National Weather Service Storm Survey information regarding the tornadoes that occurred so far in 2024 within the NWS Huntsville County Warning Area (CWA). Included are storm survey damage points with pictures where available, tornado damage paths, and estimated damage swath information where applicable. ALL DATA SHOULD BE CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY.

The graph illustrates the number of tornado-related fatalities in the United States from 2008 to 2024. The x-axis represents the years, abbreviated from ’08 to ’24, while the y-axis shows the number of deaths each year. Fatalities range from a low of 10 in 2018 to a peak of 553 in 2011. Most years have fatalities between 18 and 126, with notable exceptions in 2020 (76 deaths), 2021 (101 deaths), and 2023 (83 deaths). The data is presented in a bar graph format, highlighting the significant spike in fatalities in 2011 and the overall variability in tornado-related deaths over the 16-year period.

Tornado TracksThis feature layer, utilizing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), displays tornadoes in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands between 1950 and 2024. A tornado track shows the route of a tornado. Per NOAA, "A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris. Tornadoes can be among the most violent phenomena of all atmospheric storms we experience. The most destructive tornadoes occur from supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms with a well-defined radar circulation called a mesocyclone. (Supercells can also produce damaging hail, severe non-tornadic winds, frequent lightning, and flash floods.)"EF-5 Tornado Track (May 3, 1999) near Oklahoma City, OklahomaData currency: December 30, 2024Data source: Storm Prediction CenterData modifications: Added field "Date_Calc"For more information: Severe Weather 101 - Tornadoes; NSSL Research: TornadoesSupport documentation: SPC Tornado, Hail, and Wind Database Format SpecificationFor feedback, please contact: ArcGIScomNationalMaps@esri.comNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPer NOAA, its mission is "To understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources."

TornadoesThis feature layer, utilizing data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), displays tornadoes in the United States, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands between 1950 and 2024. Per NOAA, "A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Because wind is invisible, it is hard to see a tornado unless it forms a condensation funnel made up of water droplets, dust and debris. Tornadoes can be among the most violent phenomena of all atmospheric storms we experience. The most destructive tornadoes occur from supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms with a well-defined radar circulation called a mesocyclone. (Supercells can also produce damaging hail, severe non-tornadic winds, frequent lightning, and flash floods.)"EF-5 Tornado (May 22, 2011) near Joplin, MissouriData currency: December 30, 2024Data source: Storm Prediction CenterData modifications: Added field "Date_Calc"For more information: Severe Weather 101 - Tornadoes; NSSL Research: TornadoesSupport documentation: SPC Tornado, Hail, and Wind Database Format SpecificationFor feedback, please contact: ArcGIScomNationalMaps@esri.comNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPer NOAA, its mission is "To understand and predict changes in climate, weather, ocean, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources."

Web map illustrating the tracks, damage points, and damage polygons of the 12 tornadoes that occurred during the May 21, 2024 severe weather event in the state of Wisconsin. Map created as part of a collaborative story map project between NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan and NWS La Crosse. Underlying tornado track data obtained from the Damage Assessment Toolkit.

Date of Images:1/10/2024Date of Next Image:UnknownSummary:This PlanetScope imagery captured by Planet Labs Inc. on January 10, 2024 shows the post-event conditions after the Southeast United States severe storms.The color infrared image is created using the near-infrared, red, and green channels from the Planet instrument allowing for the ability to see areas impacted from the flooding. The near-infrared gives the ability to see through thin clouds. Healthy vegetation is shown as red, water is in blue.Suggested Use:A false color composite depicts healthy vegetation as red, water as blue. Some minor atmospheric corrections have occurred.Satellite/Sensor:PlanetScopeResolution:3 metersCredits:NASA Disasters Program, Includes copyrighted material of Planet Labs PBC. All rights reserved.Esri REST Endpoint:See URL section on right side of pageWMS Endpoint:https://maps.disasters.nasa.gov/ags03/services/se_us_severestorms_202401/planet_colorinfrared_20240110/ImageServer/WMSServer

Date of Images:1/10/2024Date of Next Image:UnknownSummary:This PlanetScope imagery captured by Planet Labs Inc. on January 10, 2024 shows the post-event conditions after the Southeast United States severe storms.The true Color RGB provides a product of how the surface would look to the naked eye from space. The True Color RGB is produced using the 3 visible wavelength bands (red, green, and blue) from the respective sensor. Some minor atmospheric corrections have occurred.Suggested Use:True Color RGB provides a product of how the surface would look to the naked eye from space. The True Color RGB is produced using the 3 visible wavelength bands (red, green, and blue) from the respective sensor. Some minor atmospheric corrections have occurred.Satellite/Sensor:PlanetScopeResolution:3 metersCredits:NASA Disasters Program, Includes copyrighted material of Planet Labs PBC. All rights reserved.Esri REST Endpoint:See URL section on right side of pageWMS Endpoint:https://maps.disasters.nasa.gov/ags03/services/se_us_severestorms_202401/planet_truecolor_20240110/ImageServer/WMSServer

On the afternoon of May 21, 2024, a powerful and destructive multi-vortex tornado struck the towns of Villisca, Nodaway, Brooks, Corning, and Greenfield in southwestern Iowa, resulting in five fatalities and 35 injuries. This tornado was the most intense of a major tornado outbreak that occurred across the central United States from May 19 to 27, 2024.This web app provides high-resolution orthoimagery of the tornado's path through Greenfield, allowing users to compare pre- and post-event images to assess the extent of the tornado's damage.

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) Weather Outlooks Web Service provides a range of polygon layers that represent the Convection Outlooks issued by the SPC, a key resource for monitoring severe weather events. These outlooks are divided into several categories, including Significant and Probabilistic Outlooks for Tornadoes, Hail, Winds, and Combined Severe Weather Outlooks. Each of these categories offers a detailed forecast of the likelihood and severity of severe weather events such as tornadoes, hailstorms, and damaging winds, helping to inform weather preparedness and response efforts across the United States. The polygon layers available through this service allow users to visualize the geographical areas at risk for various types of severe weather, offering a clearer understanding of where significant weather events may occur. These layers can be accessed through the SPC's Web Service and are available for download, offering users the ability to integrate these forecasted outlooks into their own systems for further analysis and operational use. This service offers critical data that helps meteorologists, researchers, and the general public to understand and track severe weather patterns, contributing to better forecasting, risk assessment, and public safety initiatives. Link

This map contains continuously updated U.S. tornado, wind, hail, and 12 other storm reports filtered to present the past 24-hours of available incidents reported. You can click on each to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.The layer content is updated 4 times hourly from data provided by NOAA’s National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center.A full archive of storm events can be accessed from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.SourceNOAA Storm Prediction Center https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/reportsSample DataSee Sample Layer Item for sample data during inactive periods!Update FrequencyThe service is updated every 15 minutes using the Aggregated Live Feeds MethodologyArea CoveredCONUS (Contiguous United States)Host Feature Service Item: USA Storm ReportsWhat can you do with this layer?This map service is suitable for data discovery and visualization.Change the symbology of each layer using single or bi-variate smart mapping. For instance, use size or color to indicate the intensity of a tornado.You can click on each to receive information about the specific location and read a short description about the issue.Query the attributes to show only specific event types or locations.RevisionsJuly 30, 2024: Refined Item URL to include ID of "All Storm Reports" layerThis map is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this Service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page!