Which of the following accurately describes the distribution and impact of tornadoes in the United States during the year 2011?
a. There were 204 confirmed tornadoes that caused 43 deaths and about $2 billion in damages, with most occurring along the West Coast.
b. There were just under a record 16,000 storms, but higher building standards kept the death toll to 23 and limited damages to under $10 million.
c. There were 1,706 confirmed tornadoes that caused 553 deaths and about $25 billion in damages, with the Southeast (e.g., Alabama) hit the hardest.
d. There were only five deaths reported and the lowest number (31) of tornadoes ever recorded. These storms mostly occurred in Florida and Georgia.
