The American states might be great places to live, but they've taken some devastating hits over the years. These states have been hit by natural disasters like deadly tornadoes, flood, twisters, hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms.

Dozens of tornadoes have hit the southeastern United States, leaving vast property destruction and killing more than 250 people, the worst series of storms in 40 years. Here's a slideshow:

Alabama
Alabama was severely hit by Tornadoes killing hundreds of people in late April. The state is also at a major risk of Gulf Coast hurricanes. Reuters
Louisiana
Louisiana is the most disaster-prone state in the nation, mainly due to Hurricane Katrina, which was the costliest disaster in U.S. history. Reuters
Missopuri
The state, along with Texas and Oklahoma, has been hit by tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Reuters
Florida
Florida, with long coasts on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic, is mostly hit by hurricanes and tropical storms in late summer and early fall. Reuters
New York
The state has been affected by the 9/11 terrorist attack. The state, which borders the Great Lakes as well as the Atlantic Ocean, has also suffered havoc from heavy snowfalls. Reuters
Texas
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are very common in the Lone Star State, Texas. Cities such as Galveston and Houston are often hit by these destructive hurricanes. Reuters
California
California is a home to natural disaster threats than most states: floods, earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis and strong Santa Ana winds that fuel wildfires. Reuters
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