Tornado History
Wood Lake Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Wood Lake, Nebraska as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2000 through 2011. The strongest matching rating is EF3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is August 11, 2011, and minimum reported property damage totals $58K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wood Lake, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
August is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Wood Lake, Nebraska with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 12 miles in Wood Lake, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Wood Lake, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 11, 2011
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wood Lake, Nebraska, August is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2000 with at least $40K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2011 | EF3 | Cherry, Nebraska | 0.52 mi | 900 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| July 24, 2000 | F1 | Cherry, Nebraska | 12 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
| August 11, 2011 | EF1 | Cherry, Nebraska | 1.38 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $3K |
| August 11, 2011 | EF0 | Cherry, Nebraska | 0.02 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.