SEVERE WEATHER

Thunderstorms

• The U.S. has the most tornadoes out of all the countries.
• Thunderstorms can cause all kinds of server weather
• NSSL researchers have created a computer model to see storms in 3D.
• Thunderstorms affect small areas when compared with 
• hurricanes and winter storms.

Tornadoes

• The most tornadoes occur in the U.S.A.
• A typical tornado last only for a few minutes.
• A tornado forms by hot wind and cold wind come
• together.
• Every tornado has its own color,sound and shape.

Snowstorms

• snowstorms can form hail,sleet and ice.
• Snowstorms can last for days and hours.
• Blizzards can go over 35 mph.
• Sleet are rain drops that freeze before they hit the ground.

Floods

• Flash floods can bring walls of water from 10 
• to 20 feet high.
• Flooding is caused by spring thawing and heavy rain.
• Based on floodsmart , a 2,000 square foot home undergoing 
• 12 feet of water damage could cost more than $50,000.