WASHINGTON, DC — A new tornado risk map for 2026 outlines where severe storms are most likely to cluster across the country.
The analysis points to differences by state, with some areas facing a much higher threat than others.
The Pattern
The map reflects the familiar split between higher-risk tornado country and areas that usually see fewer twisters.
It draws attention to the broad central U.S. corridor that often sees the most active severe weather.
State By State
Each state is compared on the map, giving readers a quick look at where tornado danger is expected to be greater in 2026…