July Tornadoes

Here’s where tornadoes typically form in July across the United States

Tornado numbers begin their typical decline in July. It can be rapid some years, but given it's the peak heating…

9 years ago

Watch how tornadoes progress across the United States throughout the year

In the cold season, tornadoes generally hang out around the Gulf of Mexico. But in spring and summer they surge…

10 years ago

Independence Day tornadoes: A different type of Fourth of July excitement

Fireworks not exciting enough for the Fourth? Tornadoes are a somewhat regular feature of Independence Day as well.

11 years ago

Tornado Chasing: Mapping the typical peak since 1990, plus longer-term climatology

Want to look back at how past storm chase season's progressed? We've got the maps for you!

11 years ago

Near record low July tornado count only part of a quiet seasonal peak

July 2012 has ended with a historically low tornado count. As such, the quiet peak tornado season of 2012 fully…

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: July 29-August 4, 2012

Tornado risks will be focused on the northern Plains to the Lakes region for the most part with some midweek…

12 years ago

Significant July Tornadoes in the United States

July continues the trend in recent months of a smaller ratio of significant tornadoes, or those F2/EF-2 and stronger, to…

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Update for July 26, 2012

A short-wave trough will bring an enhanced threat for isolated tornadoes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England tomorrow.

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: July 22-28, 2012

Minor tornado risks reside along the northern tier of the country. Potential for anything of note is low.

12 years ago

U.S. Tornadoes: The Month of July by the Numbers

July is the fourth most active month of the year for tornadoes, but the continued downward trend from peak season…

12 years ago

Map: July Tornadoes in the United States

The high Plains and northern Plains are favored areas for July tornadoes. Our county map gives more detail to areas…

12 years ago

Tornado Threat Forecast: July 5-11, 2012

Small risks for tornadoes are seen in South Dakota into the upper Midwest with another week system in similar areas…

12 years ago