879 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 28 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Mondays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (74%).
r/tornado Traffic & Engagement r/tornado Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/tornado Most Active Times When r/tornado Is Most Active
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r/tornado Flair Performance r/tornado Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado Media | 403 (47.5%) | 326 |
| Question | 145 (17.1%) | 27 |
| Discussion | 86 (10.1%) | 43 |
| Aftermath | 53 (6.2%) | 203 |
| Shitpost / Humor (MUST be tornado related) | 41 (4.8%) | 89 |
| Art | 35 (4.1%) | 101 |
| Tornado Science | 34 (4.0%) | 153 |
| SPC / Forecasting | 30 (3.5%) | 64 |
| EF Rating | 19 (2.2%) | 26 |
| Megathread | 3 (0.4%) | 0 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/tornado Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/tornado
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tornado | 462 (52.6%) | 228 | 17 |
| tornadoes | 50 (5.7%) | 69 | 10 |
| weather | 49 (5.6%) | 18 | 5 |
| severe | 41 (4.7%) | 11 | 5 |
| july | 39 (4.4%) | 364 | 15 |
| damage | 35 (4.0%) | 134 | 11 |
| near | 34 (3.9%) | 261 | 14 |
| storm | 34 (3.9%) | 54 | 6 |
| discussion | 31 (3.5%) | 5 | 4 |
| huanggang | 28 (3.2%) | 762 | 32 |
r/tornado Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/tornado
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 23 | 27 |
| youtube.com | 10 | 17 |
r/tornado Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/tornado
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Insane Video of the Menasha, WI EF3 Tornado on 7/27/26
"This is REAL. Yesterday's tornado was extraordinary, it happened to pass over Tulliby lake (AB, Canada) which gave us a look at the winds in a way almost never seen before." By The OTUS Project
Tornado in Huanggang (黄冈市), China, less than 1 hour ago (around 8:30pm July 6th 2026)
Is this what I think it is?!
(Likely) car headlights orbiting the Huanggang, China tornado
Huanggang, China After the Tornado — Aerial View
Possible tornadic waterspout over Bodensee, germany
Powerful twister shreds automotive shop in Missouri
Landspout Machine Progress
Road-blocking Swirler in Gary, South Dakota
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insane Video of the Menasha, WI EF3 Tornado on 7/27/26 | 9.2K | 771 | image | Jul 29 |
| "This is REAL. Yesterday's tornado was extraordinary, it happened to pass over Tulliby lake (AB, Canada) which gave us a look at the winds in a way almost never seen before." By The OTUS Project | 7.0K | 148 | image | Jul 13 |
| Tornado in Huanggang (黄冈市), China, less than 1 hour ago (around 8:30pm July 6th 2026) | 6.1K | 199 | image | Jul 6 |
| Is this what I think it is?! | 4.9K | 531 | image | Jul 1 |
| (Likely) car headlights orbiting the Huanggang, China tornado | 3.5K | 207 | image | Jul 7 |
| Huanggang, China After the Tornado — Aerial View | 2.9K | 109 | image | Jul 6 |
| Possible tornadic waterspout over Bodensee, germany | 2.9K | 109 | image | Jul 1 |
| Powerful twister shreds automotive shop in Missouri | 2.7K | 42 | image | Jul 21 |
| Landspout Machine Progress | 2.5K | 120 | image | Jul 11 |
| Road-blocking Swirler in Gary, South Dakota | 2.1K | 54 | image | Jul 14 |
r/tornado Audience Overlap r/tornado Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/tornado FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/tornado
What's the best time to post on r/tornado?
Based on posting volume, r/tornado is most active on Mondays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/tornado?
r/tornado averages 28 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/tornado get?
Posts on r/tornado average about 187 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/tornado get most?
On r/tornado, most posts are image posts (74%)