2026 Tornado Season Forecast: Fewer Twisters, More Flood Risk
• The 2026 tornado season is expected to have fewer tornadoes than 2025, but damaging winds and flash floods could still pose major threats.
• The most active corridor for severe weather is expected from the eastern Plains into the mid-Mississippi and western Ohio valleys, especially in March and April.
• Residents are urged to stay informed about local weather forecasts and heed any warnings issued by local authorities to mitigate the impact of severe weather events.
Tornadoes expected, substantial risks from winds, hail
The 2026 severe weather season is anticipated to intensify this spring, with forecasts indicating between 1,050 and 1,250 tornadoes across the nation. This number is close to the historical average of 1,225 but lower than the 1,544 reported in 2025. Although the number of tornadoes may decrease compared to last year, weather experts are cautioning that substantial risks could arise from damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding.
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