Interesting post about how the traditional “tornado alley” is shifting further east, away from the plains states and into the Ohio Valley and into the deep South. From the post by Meteorologist Brad Maushart: Tornado Alley is shifting... It’s been a wild year for tornadoes and the numbers are painting a clear picture. The Ohio Valley and Deep South have seen a surge in both tornado frequency and intensity in 2025, rivaling the traditional Great Plains hotspots.
The traditional “Tornado Alley” isn’t gone, but it’s not alone anymore. We're seeing more tornadoes near and east of the Mississippi, in places like Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois and Mississippi. These areas generally have denser populations, more trees and in some areas - more hills. That’s a dangerous combo.
What used to be considered “unusual” is quickly becoming the new normal in the eastern half of the country.