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Originally Posted by Savage Clone

I don't think they get tornadoes in California.

http://www.city-data.com/city/Los-Angeles-California.html]
Los Angeles-area historical tornado activity is significantly above California state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/1983, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 3.1 miles away from the Los Angeles city center injured 30 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 11/9/1982, a category 2 tornado 8.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

need even more data?

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