CINCINNATI (WXIX /Gray News) – Some meteorologists and tornado researchers believe the region dubbed “tornado alley” is beginning to shift east. Typically, tornado alley is loosely defined as a ...

Photos of destruction from the 1955 tornado that destroyed Udall, Kan., are displayed in the town's museum. The May 1955 tornado is among the top 25 deadliest in U.S. history, killing 80 people.

While Tornado Alley does exist, it is far from the only place to experience such a weather event. According to NOAA’s figures, a whopping 1,200 tornadoes sweep across the U.S. each year.

A map of National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes shows the majority of 2025′s tornadoes have touched down east of the Mississippi River, including several in the Tri-State.

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March.

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March. However ...

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March.

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March.

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March.

Tornado alley is most active from April to June, but AccuWeather meteorologists say the ingredients for tornadoes start to come together for activity toward late February and March.