July in the central plains?

[Josh Murfield]

I know that the "happening" time for tornadic storms here in the central plains is May-June. However from recent history I always considered April to be a part of that as well- or at least a good lead up to it as there seem to be a fair amount of severe storms and tornadoes during that month each year. So I was surprised when looking at the average tornado numbers for the state of Nebraska to see that there are more in July than there are in April. So what have your experiences been- have you had a fair number of chase days over the years in July around here?

 

[Clarence Bennett]

I know that the "happening" time for tornadic storms here in the central plains is May-June. However from recent history I always considered April to be a part of that as well- or at least a good lead up to it as there seem to be a fair amount of severe storms and tornadoes during that month each year. So I was surprised when looking at the average tornado numbers for the state of Nebraska to see that there are more in July than there are in April. So what have your experiences been- have you had a fair number of chase days over the years in July around here?

Follow this link http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/showpost.php?p=234114&postcount=15

Just posted last night and should give you some good information...Thanks to Mike G and his research.

 

[Rob Wadsworth]

Looking into history around the family farm in NW Iowa, we had a major event that took out our barn by a July tornado. It took place on July 6, 1893. I'm not really sure how many EF4-5 tornadoes occur on avg in the US over the last twenty years, but since this year has been anything but normal - one can only watch the predictions over the next week. The NWS just downgraded its 4-5 day forecast. Bummer...

Interesting read if you want to read an old account:
http://www.iagenweb.org/calhoun/story.html

 

[Bob Hartig]

Some really interesting stats from Mike Geukes. I'm never ready to give up hope until the snows fly. Maybe Nebraska will have something to offer this coming month.

 

[mikegeukes]

More information on July Tornado Days Climatology 1970-2008
http://www.stormtrack.org/forum/showthread.php?t=21265

Mike

 

[Josh Murfield]

Interesting numbers on those links. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Uday Verma]

Those stats are generating some excitement.Go Huskers!!