It's been an April to remember (or perhaps forget) as far as severe weather is concerned. We've had six major severe weather events, some lasting multiple days.
TWC Severe Weather Expert, Dr. Greg Forbes (Find him on Facebook) now says April has set a tentative record, with 292 confirmed April tornadoes in the U.S., breaking the old mark of 267 tornadoes in 1974. Keep in mind, an average entire month of April sees "only" 163 tornadoes.
There have been over 5400 severe weather reports (tornadoes, hail, and high winds/wind damage) so far in April. On average, only about 3300 severe weather reports are tallied in an entire April nationwide.
What follows is a recap of each April severe weather event, with maps, notable tidbits, and links to articles, video, and/or photo collections.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/april-severe-scorecard_2011-04-18
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