Storm Shelter Resources

Natural disasters can be quite overwhelming and dangerous; they can wreak havoc in a couple of minutes. One prime example of such a powerful and destructive force is a tornado. Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air formed when a thunderstorm makes direct contact with the ground. This interaction leads to heavy dark storm clouds and a funnel-like force appearing from the ground. Tornadoes can destroy everything in their way.

While the US is known to experience the most tornadoes than any other country in the world, Texas is called the Tornado Capital. As the name indicates, most tornadoes take place here. On average, Texas experiences 130 to 155 tornadoes every year. These tornadoes hit usually in late spring and early summer. The most common time for tornadoes is between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Here are some of the deadliest tornadoes in the history

Tornadoes are a major concern in the United States. With over 1200 tornadoes occurring in the United States every year, they cause significant damage to property and the economy. Tornadoes also result in around 80 deaths and over 1500 injuries every year. The number of tornadoes and the damage they cause have unfortunately increased in recent years. Here’s a rundown of the kind of damage inflicted by tornadoes in Texas: