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US Forecasts 1,250 Tornadoes in 2026, Urges Preparedness

4/11/2026

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The United States is forecast to experience 1,050 to 1,250 tornadoes in 2026.
Most of these tornadoes are expected to occur in May.
In June last year, an EF5 tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, killing three and destroying ten homes.
Emergency managers urge residents to prepare and seek shelter immediately when tornado warnings are issued.
The total damage from recent outbreaks is estimated between $9 billion and $11 billion.

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Story summary

The United States is forecast to experience 1,050 to 1,250 tornadoes in 2026.
Most of these tornadoes are expected to occur in May.
In June last year, an EF5 tornado struck Enderlin, North Dakota, killing three and destroying ten homes.
Emergency managers urge residents to prepare and seek shelter immediately when tornado warnings are issued.
The total damage from recent outbreaks is estimated between $9 billion and $11 billion.