Yes, Kansas City is located in an area known as Tornado Alley, so tornadoes can and do occur in the region. The city has experienced tornadoes in the past, with some causing significant damage. It is important for residents to be prepared and have a plan in place in case of severe weather.
The state with the most tornadoes is Texas, and the city with the most tornadoes is Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Tornadoes hit Wichita, Kansas most often compared to other cities in the state. Wichita is located in what is known as "Tornado Alley," making it a frequent target for such severe weather events.
Since official record keeping began in 1950 Kansas has had over 3,700 recorded tornadoes. Overall the number actual is much higher though as many of the weak tornadoes in the earlier period were never recorded. A figure closer to 6,000 is probably more accurate.
Tornadoes can occur on every continent except Antarctica, but they are most common in North America. Countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe can experience tornadoes. Cities in Tornado Alley, such as Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Kansas City, are most susceptible to tornadoes in the United States.
Texas has had the most tornadoes in the United States this year, followed by Mississippi and Alabama.
Yes. Tornadoes are realtively common in that region, and Kansas City has been hit before.
Here are the number of recorded tornadoes in Kansas in each month in 2012:January: 0February: 8March: 4April: 53May: 27June: 1July: 1August: 0September: 1October: 0November: 0December: 0
They have 10 tornadoes each day
There were 88 tornadoes in Kansas in 2010.
There were 95 recorded tornadoes in Kansas in 2012.
There were 136 recorded tornadoes in Kansas in 2005.
Kansas had 187 confirmed tornadoes in 2008.
There were 59 tornadoes recorded in Kansas in 2000.
Kansas had 103 confirmed tornadoes in 2009.
Kansas had 15 tornadoes in June of 2000.
Kansas aveages 95 tornadoes per year.
There were 95 tornadoes in Kansas in 2012.