Maps Show Every Confirmed Tornado To Hit US This Year
Summary
This article shows maps and data about tornadoes that have hit the United States in 2026. It highlights that Illinois has had a record number of tornadoes this year and explains how tornado activity has changed month by month across the country.Key Facts
- Illinois recorded 203 confirmed tornadoes in 2026, more than three times its usual yearly average.
- January had 23 tornado reports, below the usual average of 39 for that month.
- February saw 52 tornado reports, 44% higher than the average since 1991.
- March had 202 tornado reports, about 2.5 times the 1991–2020 average, with heavy activity around Chicago and Northern Indiana.
- April recorded 304 tornado reports, 67% above average and among the highest on record.
- May had only 168 tornado reports, the least active May since 2020, despite it usually being the peak tornado month.
- June experienced 374 tornado reports, 176% above average, with high activity in Illinois and Indiana.
- July had 129 tornado reports, slightly above the usual average.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
