Tornado trends

Active start to the season in the U.S., especially the South outside of the traditional alley

Tornado frequency trend since 1979 NIU Meteorology dept.

By Kirk Mellish

Metro Atlanta has thankfully be spared the worst with a relatively quiet early severe weather season so far. The South has been hardest hit so far this year, which is consistent to a multi decade long trend.

Busy season, but not in North Georgia

More active than average count so far this year:

higher than normal tornado count so far this year

Traditional "tornado alley"

Frequency change since 1980

Shift in total tornado occurrence since 1984

REPORTED TORNADOES THIS YEAR THROUGH APRIL 18TH:

2022 Tornadoes through April 18

NON-TORNADO WIND DAMAGE THIS YEAR THROUGH APRIL 18:

2022 wind damage through April 18

LARGE HAIL REPORTS THROUGH APRIL 18TH:

2022 large hail reports through April 18

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