2022 on track to approach or exceed the modern record for most U.S. tornadoes in the month of March.

As of 12:00 UTC April 1: NOAA Local Storm Report tally is 253 (~175 confirmed so far by NWS assessments). Totals are preliminary & subject to change.

Current record: 196 (2017) pic.twitter.com/v2pLoOJisQ

— Steve Bowen (@SteveBowenWx) April 1, 2022