BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This year has seen a series of intense weather events, with multiple rounds of powerful storms triggering hundreds of tornadoes across the United States.
Since mid-February, tornado threats have occurred weekly, stretching from the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, making the start of the severe weather season feel relentless. While the weather pattern is expected to temporarily settle around mid-April, it is forecasted to intensify again toward the month’s end.
Above is a breakdown of the tornado count by state since January 1, showing that 27 states have reported at least one tornado. In total, over 460 tornadoes have been reported nationwide, far surpassing the usual figure of around 250 tornadoes by early April.
Severe storms pummeled several states across the Midwest and Southeast in the first week of April. Heavy rainfall and flooding hindered many tornado survey teams from reaching the damaged areas. As a result, surveys are still ongoing in many regions, and the tornado numbers are expected to rise as these surveys are completed.
Notably, Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois have each reported more than 50 tornadoes so far in 2025, with Mississippi currently leading at nearly 90 tornado reports. Alabama and Indiana have also recorded a significant number, with more than 30 confirmed tornadoes each.
Alabama typically averages about 34 tornadoes from January through April, and it has already reported 39 confirmed tornadoes. April is historically the most active month for tornadoes in Alabama, and although the month just began a week ago, the state has already reached half of its normal April total. On average, Alabama experiences around 55 tornadoes annually, meaning it has already surpassed 70% of its typical yearly tornado count with nearly eight months left in 2025.
