Tornado History

Buffalo Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Buffalo, Nebraska. The records below identify 83 tornadoes from 1953 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $25.9M, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes83
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries5
Property Damage$25.9M
Avg Length7.9 mi
Avg Width87 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Buffalo, Nebraska

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

Average 1.2 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 27 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Buffalo, Nebraska with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 150 miles in Buffalo, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Buffalo, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 13, 1967

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 Buffalo, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 27 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

6420

Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 6 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
Unknown

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 24 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.

$11.1M$1.1M$111K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $11.1M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F4 June 6, 19561956EF3 June 20, 20112011F3 May 10, 19851985F3 March 13, 19901990F3 July 18, 19581958EF2 May 29, 20082008EF2 June 20, 20112011F2 April 26, 19641964F2 June 12, 19671967F2 June 11, 19841984F2 July 12, 19551955F2 June 13, 19671967F2 June 13, 19671967F2 June 13, 19671967F1 June 19, 1975F1 October 8, 1982F1 September 4, 1985F1 July 25, 1990F1 May 28, 1991EF1 May 29, 2008EF1 June 17, 2009F1 October 16, 1998EF1 April 26, 2024F1 May 28, 1959F1 May 24, 1965F1 July 25, 1972F1 April 20, 1974F1 June 12, 1983F1 June 11, 1984F1 June 15, 1990F1 May 26, 1953F1 July 14, 1963F1 April 20, 1974F1 April 21, 1985F1 May 13, 1969F1 May 10, 1986F1 March 13, 1990F1 May 12, 1969F1 June 12, 1970F1 October 17, 1994EF0 December 15, 2021EF0 June 20, 2011EF0 December 15, 2021EF0 December 25, 2016F0 May 7, 2005F0 September 15, 2006F0 July 14, 1989F0 May 7, 2005EF0 May 29, 2008F0 July 18, 1958F0 April 13, 1986F0 July 21, 1981F0 May 10, 1986F0 March 13, 1990F0 June 11, 1964F0 June 13, 1967F0 July 27, 1971F0 May 30, 1971F0 July 25, 1972F0 July 19, 1975F0 July 25, 1990F0 May 16, 1991F0 May 16, 1991F0 May 29, 1991F0 August 5, 1995F0 June 13, 1998F0 July 24, 2002F0 May 7, 2005F0 May 7, 2005EF0 June 15, 2009EF0 June 17, 2009EF0 June 17, 2009EF0 June 20, 2011EF0 March 19, 2013EF0 May 9, 2016Unknown May 25, 1959Unknown April 11, 1979Unknown May 29, 1962Unknown May 16, 1977Unknown May 18, 1977© OpenStreetMap contributors
This map covers the wider location—not your exact property.Measure the closest recorded track to a street address in or near Buffalo, Nebraska.
Measure distance free

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
June 6, 1956F4Buffalo, Nebraska2 mi500 yd00$25K
June 20, 2011EF3Buffalo, Nebraska10 mi1320 yd00$6.0M
May 10, 1985F3Buffalo, Nebraska17 mi500 yd02$2.5M
March 13, 1990F3Buffalo, Nebraska10 mi200 yd00$2.5M
July 18, 1958F3Buffalo, Nebraska3 mi33 yd00$25K
May 29, 2008EF2Buffalo, Nebraska21.75 mi400 yd00$11.0M
June 20, 2011EF2Buffalo, Nebraska4 mi440 yd01$750K
April 26, 1964F2Buffalo, Nebraska9.5 mi33 yd00$25K
June 12, 1967F2Buffalo, Nebraska34.3 mi50 yd00$25K
June 11, 1984F2Buffalo, Nebraska0.5 mi20 yd00$25K
July 12, 1955F2Buffalo, Nebraska5.2 mi33 yd00$2K
June 13, 1967F2Buffalo, Nebraska33 mi33 yd00N/A
Did any of these records occur near a property you care about?Use an exact street address for a property-centered preview around Buffalo, Nebraska.
Check a Buffalo, Nebraska address

Related Location Pages

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.

Terms · Privacy