Tornadoes of 2022 (Bengal)

This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2022. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, and CANADA. Tornadic events are often accompanied with other forms of severe weather, including strong thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail

There were 1924 reports of tornadoes, of which 1782 were confirmed.

January
There were 42 reports of tornadoes in January of which 38 were confirmed

January 3
Main Article 2022 Shreveport, Louisiana tornado

On January 3rd, the SPC issued a Slight Risk of Severe weather for portions of eastern Texas, Southern Arkansas and Western Louisiana. Large Hail, damaging winds, and a tornado were all possible in these areas. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for these areas. A massive, extremely long track and deadly EF5 tornado tore through Shreveport, Louisiana. Another long-track High-End EF3 killed 9 in Texarkana, Texas before crossing into Arkansas and killing another 5. In total this outbreak produced 16 tornadoes, killed 66 and caused $3.2 billion dollars in damage. The supercells formed along an area of instability and moisture. But Shear was weak so only a slight risk was issued. But the shear was favorable for Supercell Thunderstorms, causing them to form.

February
There were 197 reports of tornadoes in February of which 178 were confirmed

February 11-15
Main Article: Tornado outbreak sequence of February 11-15, 2022

On February 11 the SPC issued a moderate risk of Severe weather for portions of Louisiana and Texas. Tornadoes some intense and long lived, Large Hail and Damaging winds were all possible. A Large 10% Hatched tornado risk was issued, a smaller 15% hatched risk was issued tor the moderate risk area. The SPC issued a PDS Tornado Watch for eastern Texas and western Louisiana the ladder of which