The National Weather Bureau Reported 47 Tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a preliminary report for 2010, with a total of 139 reported storm events in 8 states.

Hurricanes Karl, Igor, and Julia (from left to right on Sept. 16) were part of the onslaught of Atlantic storms this season. Courtesy of NOAA

The past year, 2010, left roaring. The National Weather Service issued a preliminary report for December 31, 2010, with a total of 139 reported storm events in eight states, seven of which are contiguous.

There were a total of 47 tornadoes or funnel clouds reported in four states. Missouri reported four fatalities and two injured, with extensive damage to homes and other public and private structures.

Thirty occurrences of hail were recorded, with Wright, Mo., reporting the largest ice balls, golf ball to baseball-sized.

High winds killed one person in Phelps, Mo.

There a total of 30 reported incidents of damage from high winds.

Tornado activity for 2010 was 68 higher than the average during the previous five years.

2010 Hurricane Season Ends