The United States recorded at least 1,855 tornadoes in 2024, unofficially surpassing the previous record of 1,814 set in 2004.

That will allow at least some snow and ice to melt, something that did not happen for wide swaths of Texas during the 2021 winter weather event. Many parts of Texas remained below freezing for days.

But what are EF5 tornadoes, and are they different from their F5 counterparts? Here are all the available details regarding the nomenclature of the chaotic natural phenomena. Simply put ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — Texas governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration for Southeast Texas counties that were impacted by December's tornadoes. Abbott requested the declaration from ...

So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed.

Leading all states, Texas saw 169 tornadoes in 2024, more than doubling its 2023 total of 78, according to the data. In addition to hurricane-related tornadoes, the standard tornado season ...