Do you have a tornado story? Or insight into these extreme weather events?
Tornadoes can have a wide range of colours, depending on the environment in which they form. Those which form in a dry environment can be nearly invisible, marked only by swirling debris at the base of the funnel. Most tornadoes have wind speeds of 177 kmh (110 mph) or less, are approximately 75m (250 feet) across, and travel a several kilometres (a few miles) before dissipating. Some attain wind speeds of more than 400 kmh (250 mph), stretch more than 1.6 km (a mile) across, and stay on the ground for any kilometres.
These are some of the facts…
But now it’s your turn. A tornado experience is a subjective thing. And not every tornado is terrifying but it is your experience. So please share your tornado story…
Did you disagree with something we said on the tornado page?
Do you live in a twister prone region?
Are you a storm spotter, or have a picture to share?
Share your experience! Write your own review to share with people who may not understand what a tornado is like.
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What Other Visitors Have Said
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Experience during a tornado in the Indian State of Orissa 
Orissa Tornado 1978
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The Aylmer Tornado
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GIVE ME FACTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Turned at the Fence
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Ellison Illinois
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Many, many brushes with tornados….
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Many close calls with Tornadoes
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I remember this day all to well. I am 11 and my names Lizzie.
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Twisted in Riverside
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Will We Make It?
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April, 17 2006,
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By 4, It Started Raining, It Was …
Biggest tornado in History. Not rated yet
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The School Tornado Not rated yet
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At School Not rated yet
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The decro Not rated yet
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tornado! Not rated yet
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Braving an Indian tornado in 1978 Not rated yet
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The tornado that ruined the day Not rated yet
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Tornado during a party. Not rated yet
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The School Tornado. Not rated yet
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Tornado torment Not rated yet
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Weird but funny incidents with the Twister! Not rated yet
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Tornado At Holiday World 2005 Not rated yet
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A Beautiful Day Turned Around Not rated yet
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Freakishly Scared Not rated yet
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A Vague Memory Not rated yet
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Tornado Outside my Door! Not rated yet
It was the 25th of August, a Monday and the National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for Calhoun county Alabama.
I was at home doing school,…
Alone. Not rated yet
(Now instead of making this boring Im going to actually tell this as a story so you get a more descriptive view.):)
Side note: Tornadoes were my worst …
THE RED DEER ALBERTA TORNADO Not rated yet
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HERE…. Not rated yet
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The Scary Family Reunion Not rated yet
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no one else saw it….. Not rated yet
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First …
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No Idea Not rated yet
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