Tornado History

Nebraska Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Nebraska. The local dataset contains 3,372 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $1.8B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is May 30, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 56 deaths and 1,214 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3,372
Total Deaths56
Total Injuries1,214
Property Damage$1.8B
Avg Length4.0 mi
Avg Width102 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Nebraska

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 43.8 tornadoes per year (50.2/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 1,080 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Nebraska with 11 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 115 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (594 events)
Longest tornado: 150 miles in Nebraska
Widest tornado: 4,400.0 yards in Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 40 on Dec 15, 2021

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Nebraska, June is the most active month with 1,080 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 115 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 1,076 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$303.1M$30.3M$3.0M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1980 with at least $303.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Custer
Lincoln
Cherry
Buffalo
Holt
Hall
Cheyenne
Scotts Bluff
Kimball
Thayer
Hamilton
Sheridan
Dawson
Adams
Gage
Keith
Lancaster
Clay
Cass
York

Summary: Custer County has the highest count in this state group with 108 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F5 May 5, 19641964F5 May 5, 19641964F5 May 5, 19641964F5 May 5, 19641964F4 May 6, 19751975F4 June 3, 19801980F4 May 22, 20042004F4 May 8, 19651965F4 May 8, 19651965F4 May 8, 19651965F4 July 28, 19861986F4 July 28, 19861986F4 March 13, 19901990F4 March 13, 19901990F4 March 13, 1990F4 March 13, 1990F4 March 13, 1990F4 March 13, 1990F4 March 13, 1990F4 March 13, 1990F4 May 22, 2004EF4 June 16, 2014F4 June 23, 2003EF4 June 16, 2014F4 July 15, 1950F4 May 30, 1954F4 May 30, 1954F4 May 30, 1954F4 April 25, 1957F4 April 25, 1957F4 April 25, 1957F4 May 10, 1985F4 May 10, 1985F4 June 15, 1990F4 June 15, 1990EF4 June 16, 2014EF4 June 16, 2014F4 June 13, 2001EF4 June 16, 2014F4 August 13, 1952F4 August 13, 1952F4 June 7, 1953F4 June 7, 1953F4 June 4, 1955F4 June 27, 1955F4 October 29, 1956F4 October 29, 1956F4 May 30, 1961F4 May 6, 1975F4 June 6, 1956F4 May 5, 1964F4 May 5, 1964F4 June 27, 1955F4 June 18, 1975F4 May 29, 1962F4 May 8, 1965F4 May 6, 1975F4 June 3, 1980F4 June 3, 1980EF4 October 4, 2013EF4 April 26, 2024EF4 April 26, 2024F3 May 8, 1965F3 June 3, 1980F3 April 25, 1984F3 June 15, 1992EF3 May 11, 2014EF3 May 11, 2014EF3 June 20, 2011F3 June 9, 2003EF3 June 20, 2011EF3 April 26, 2024F3 May 9, 1953F3 May 9, 1953F3 May 9, 1953F3 May 21, 1962F3 May 21, 1962F3 May 21, 1962F3 May 21, 1962F3 August 18, 1968© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 5, 1964F5Adams, Nebraska6.1 mi880 yd220$2.5M
May 5, 1964F5York, Nebraska19.4 mi880 yd230$2.5M
May 5, 1964F5Clay, Nebraska28.4 mi880 yd00$25K
May 5, 1964F5Polk, Nebraska25.8 mi880 yd00$25K
May 6, 1975F4Douglas, Nebraska6.9 mi267 yd3118$250.0M
June 3, 1980F4Hall, Nebraska0 mi1700 yd3110$250.0M
May 22, 2004F4Lancaster, Nebraska19.5 mi4400 yd130$100.0M
May 8, 1965F4Boone, Nebraska27.2 mi33 yd453$25.0M
May 8, 1965F4Hall, Nebraska49.9 mi33 yd00$25.0M
May 8, 1965F4Antelope, Nebraska48.6 mi33 yd00$25.0M
July 28, 1986F4Dixon, Nebraska20 mi73 yd00$25.0M
July 28, 1986F4Dakota, Nebraska20 mi73 yd01$25.0M
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Source And Limits

Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.

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