Tornado History
Colfax Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Colfax, Nebraska. The records below identify 33 tornadoes from 1952 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 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Colfax, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Colfax, Nebraska with 0 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 13.1 miles in Colfax, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 1,300.0 yards in Colfax, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 23, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Colfax, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2024 was the most active year with 5 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 1990 with at least $25.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 1990 | F4 | Colfax, Nebraska | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| May 4, 1977 | F3 | Colfax, Nebraska | 7.6 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 13, 1952 | F3 | Colfax, Nebraska | 3.3 mi | 1300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 28, 1963 | F2 | Colfax, Nebraska | 13.1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 20, 1982 | F2 | Colfax, Nebraska | 5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 23, 1998 | F2 | Colfax, Nebraska | 2.7 mi | 1000 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 8, 1999 | F1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $540K |
| June 13, 1983 | F1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 1998 | F1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 2 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 23, 1998 | F1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 23, 1998 | F1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 2.8 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Colfax, Nebraska | 1.5 mi | 30 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.