The 2024 tornado season in the United States is proving to be one of the most active in history, with a staggering number of tornado events reported across the country. Particularly on April 26, more than 85 tornadoes were recorded, predominantly in the states of Nebraska and Iowa. This spike in tornado activity is setting new records for the nation.

From the beginning of January to April 26, over 350 tornadoes have struck the central USA, with 26 of them classified as very powerful, reaching EF2 and EF4 levels on the enhanced Fujita scale. By mid-May 2024, the total number of tornadoes in the US had reached 781, a 42% increase compared to the national average of 549 for the same period.

Aside from the human toll, which had climbed to 6 fatalities by mid-May, the tornadoes have caused widespread destruction. Entire cities have been leveled, businesses have been destroyed, vehicles have been overturned, trees uprooted, and critical infrastructure damaged.

The affected region, known as Tornado Alley, spans across the central United States, covering a vast area from North Dakota to Texas. This area, which includes states like South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, is notorious for its high frequency of tornado formation, posing significant risks to residents and property.

The enhanced Fujita scale categorizes tornadoes based on their intensity, with EF2 tornadoes generating powerful winds of 179 to 218 km/h and causing considerable damage, while EF4 tornadoes bring devastating winds of 267 to 322 km/h, leading to widespread destruction.