Tornadoes are not named; hurricanes are. However, tornadoes are typically referred to by where and when they hit, as well as their rating. There were 52 tornadoes in Illinois in 2011. The link below leads to a map that summarizes them. Click on individual tornadoes for more information.
Here are some of the more significant ones:
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Tornadoes do not have Latin names. The first documented tornado was in 1054, some time after the fall of the Roman Empire. Latin names are generally reserved for living organism anyway.
Some of the big tornado names for Nebraska include the Pilger tornado of June 16, 2014, the Grand Island tornado of June 3, 1980, and the Hallam tornado of May 22, 2004. These tornadoes caused significant damage and were among the most destructive in the state's history.
Some states located in Tornado Alley include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota. This region is known for its frequent tornado activity due to its geographical location and weather patterns.
Yes, tornadoes have struck Florida in the past. One notable tornado was the tornado outbreak during February 22-23, 1998, known as the Kissimmee tornado outbreak, which caused widespread destruction and claimed several lives in central Florida, including the city of Kissimmee.
The snowfall accumulation in Illinois during the 2009-2010 winter season varied across the state. In some areas, snowfall exceeded the average, with some locations receiving over 50 inches of snow, while other regions experienced closer to their typical annual snowfall amounts. Overall, it was a snowy winter season for Illinois in 2009-2010.