With at least 280 confirmed tornadoes, 2024 is now the second most active April on record for tornadoes (far behind the record holder, 2011). The top 5:

* 2011 - 770
* 2024 - >280 (still counting)
* 1974 - 275
* 2019 - 272
* 2020 - 267#tornado #severe

— Craig Ceecee, Ph.D. (@CC_StormWatch) April 30, 2024