Storm Chasing Statistics

Here is where I keep yearly statistics related to storm chasing. I keep these for myself, but keep them public in case anyone is curious.

2010 Statistics
Storm Chasing Days: 28
Tornadoes: 19
Photogenic Tornadoes: 12
Busts: 9
Largest Hail Encountered: 2"
Highest Wind Gust: 80mph
Miles Driven: 22,811
Windshields Replaced: 0
Spotter Network Reports: 15
Best Chase Day: May 22nd
States: IL, IA, MO, TX, LA, MS, AL, NE, KS, AR, TN, OH, OK, SD, WY, IN, MN, MI
2009 Statistics
Storm Chasing Days: 23
Tornadoes: 10
Photogenic Tornadoes: 3
Busts: 6
Largest Hail Encountered: 2.75"
Highest Wind Gust: 50mph
Miles Driven: 17,848
Windshields Replaced: 1
Spotter Network Reports: 20
Best Chase Day: April 29th
States: TX, NM, OK, KS, NE, IA, WI, IL, MO, IN, MI, OH
2008 Statistics
Storm Chasing Days: 23
Tornadoes: 2
Photogenic Tornadoes: 1
Busts: 4
Largest Hail Encountered: 2.0"
Highest Wind Gust: 70mph
Miles Driven: 12,452
Windshields Replaced: 0
Spotter Network Reports: 40
Best Chase Day: May 2nd
States: MI, IN, OH, TN, AR, IL, MS, AL, KS, NE, SD, IA,
2007 Statistics
Storm Chasing Days: 2
Tornadoes: 0
Photogenic Tornadoes: 0
Busts: 0
Largest Hail Encountered: Pea Sized
Highest Wind Gust: 60mph
Miles Driven: 487
Windshields Replaced: 0
Spotter Network Reports: 0
Best Chase Day: October 18th
States: MI, IN



Tornadoes Seen

  • May 2, 2008 - Earle, AR (EF-3)
  • May 26, 2008 - Pratt, KS (Unknown)
  • April 25, 2009 - Mobeetie, TX (Unknown)
  • April 29, 2009 - Cedar Hill, TX (Unknown) - 5 Tornadoes
  • May 1, 2009 - Haskell, TX (Unknown)
  • May 13, 2009 - Edina, MO (EF-1)
  • June 5, 2009 - Goshen County, WY (EF-2)
  • June 5, 2009 - Dalton, NE (Unknown)
  • April 22, 2010 - Cee Vee, TX (Unknown)
  • April 24, 2010 - Valley Park/Yazoo City, MS (EF-4)
  • April 29, 2010 - Hollenberg, KS (EF-0)
  • May 10, 2010 - South of Wakita, OK (EF-3) - 4 tornadoes
  • May 10, 2010 - East of Ponca City, OK (EF-1)
  • May 22, 2010 - Edmunds County, SD (EF-4 Highest Rated) - 10 tornadoes
  • June 5, 2010 - Lincoln, IL (EF-0)