2018 seems destined to be remembered as a year with no violent tornadoes (EF4+) confirmed in the United States, a first in modern history. (unless we’re jinxing it, hopefully not)
Despite a nearly all-around odd tornado year, where the biggest and most stunning events were in places that don’t typically see such twisters, it serves as a reminder that there are memorable days in all years.
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While you won’t see Oklahoma represented in this year’s collection, you will see some amazing twisters.
April 22 – Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Dave Perkins
Anothe view from farther off.
May 1, 2018 – Tescott, Kansas
StormLapse
This was a tough one to only pick one video for.
May 27 – Federal, Wyoming
Michael Snyder
June 6 – Laramie, Wyoming
James Hammett Storm Chasing
2018 was a great reminder even quiet years have amazing scenes.
June 19 – Prospect Valley, Colorado
Michael Charnick
June 28 – Capitol, Montana (into South Dakota border region)
Tom Trott
This might have been the chase day of the year.
July 19 – Bondurant, Iowa
Iowa DOT via NWS Des Moines
July 19 – Central Iowa
Billy Faletti
July 28 – Near Douglas, Wyoming
Reed Timmer
September 17 – Midlothian, Virginia
John Guth
October 21 – Two Guns, Arizona
Texas Custom Car Fresheners
October 31 – Eagle Lake, Texas
ABC13 Houston
December 1 – Central Illinois
Andrew Pritchard
December 1 – Central Illinois
Skip Talbot
In proper #2018ing fashion, this day also had a number of awesome videos.
December 18 – Port Orchard, Washington
Aurora Day
Did we miss something? Let us know!
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The twister quickly popped up near sunset and rapidly turned violent.
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