Tornadoes are more common in the United States than in any other country or state. The United States receives more than 1,200 tornadoes annually—four times the amount seen in Europe. Violent tornadoes
A tornado strikes near Anadarko, Oklahoma. This was part of the 1999 Oklahoma tornado outbreak on May 3, 1999.
A Doppler On Wheels unit observing a tornado near Attica, Kansas
A waterspout near Florida
A powerful tornado hits the town of Dimmitt, Texas.
Dixie Alley
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"Dixie Alley" is a colloquial term sometimes used for areas of the southern United States which are particularly vulnerable to strong to violent tornadoes. Some argue this is distinct from the better
Tornado in Mississippi, located in Dixie Alley, obscured by trees and featuring a notably low, rugged base.