Spring time is here (although some days it doesn't seem like it) but it is here and warmer temperatures are on there way. With the increase of temperatures, the risk of severe weather increases. A couple weeks ago, a tornado ripped through an area east of Pittsburgh, causing some damage to houses and a school. Events like this will only increase as we head through the spring months so I figured it would be appropriate to list some stats about past tornado seasons for the nation and our area as well. Enjoy.
Tornado stats since 2001 for the U.S., PA, Northwestern PA (Erie, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Venango Co.'s), and Crawford County.
Year US PA NW PA Craw. Co.
2001 1219 12 1 1
2002 938 16 6 3
2003 1394 9 0 0
2004 1820 26 4 2
2005 1262 11 0 0
2006 1117 8 0 0
2007 1102 7 0 0
2008 1685 5 1 0
2009 1305 7 0 0
2010 1545 15 2 0
2011 235 1 0 0 * As of April 7th*
Source: NWS SPC
Random Facts About Tornados...
- Tornadoes have been reported in every state, and every season.
- The strongest winds ever measured from a tornado? 301 +/- 20 mph from a Doppler On Wheels situated near it.
- The longest path length a tornado has traveled was 219 miles. It traveled through three states: Missouri, Illinois, & Indiana.
- The widest tornado ever recorded was 2.5 miles wide. (That would almost be from Townville to Maplewood High School)
Tornado Safety Tips can be found HERE
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