Tornadoes are one of nature s most powerful and deadly forces. According to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. sees more tornadoes than any other country, with more than a thousand a year that cause an average of 80 deaths and billions in property damage.
The months of April, May and June are the busiest for tornadoes in the U.S., but as NOAA points out, tornadoes can occur any time of the year. These storms can also be highly unpredictable. Although the science of tornado prediction has vastly improved over the past few decades, often tornadoes develop so rapidly, there s little or no time for advance warning.