Tornado History
Adams Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Adams, Nebraska. The records below identify 56 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $13.4M, with 2 deaths and 21 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Adams, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 19 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Adams, Nebraska with 2 deaths
1977 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 35.5 miles in Adams, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Adams, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Dec 15, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Adams, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 19 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1977 was the most active year with 4 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 1985 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1964 | F5 | Adams, Nebraska | 6.1 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 20 | $2.5M |
| April 5, 1978 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 11 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 2, 1999 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 10 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| June 2, 1975 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 35.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 13, 1990 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 2 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 18, 1990 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 0.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 10, 1956 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 12.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 23, 1960 | F2 | Adams, Nebraska | 1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 3, 1985 | F1 | Adams, Nebraska | 4 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 6, 2015 | EF1 | Adams, Nebraska | 3.87 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| May 22, 2004 | F1 | Adams, Nebraska | 7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 23, 2024 | EF1 | Adams, Nebraska | 2.55 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
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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.