Tornadoes kill an average of 60 people a year in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many of the deaths are caused by flying or falling debris.

That makes it the deadliest 24-hour period in December for tornadoes in the United States, based on records that were first kept in 1950.

Tornadoes that kill a large number of people are rare, but they have happened. The Tri-State tornado, which hit on March 18, 1925, was the deadliest tornado to ever occur in recorded history.

Tornadoes kill an average of 60 people a year in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many of the deaths are caused by flying or falling debris.

The deadliest tornado outbreak in the nation’s history was that of November 30-December 2, 1952 when 31 people were killed in the towns of Albertynesville and Paynesville near Johannesburg. JAPAN ...

A destructive tornado that struck the Manikganj District on April 26, 1989, reportedly killed as many as 1,300 people—making it the world’s deadliest tornado ever recorded.

Recent tornadoes aren't the worst ones Ohio has ever seen. So, what was the worst day for tornadoes in Ohio history? Here's a look.

Tornadoes in 2024 Oklahoma, known for its tornadoes historically, had its worst year on record with 152 confirmed twisters, the weather service confirmed.

Tornadoes kill an average of 60 people a year in the United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Many of the deaths are caused by flying or falling debris.

The deadliest tornado outbreak in the nation’s history was that of November 30-December 2, 1952 when 31 people were killed in the towns of Albertynesville and Paynesville near Johannesburg. JAPAN ...