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Tornado History

Hamilton Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hamilton, Nebraska. The records below identify 56 tornadoes from 1953 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $40.7M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes56
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$40.7M
Avg Length4.5 mi
Avg Width111 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Hamilton, Nebraska

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

Average 0.8 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 19 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Hamilton, Nebraska with 0 deaths
1994 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 26.9 miles in Hamilton, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 1,000.0 yards in Hamilton, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 5, 1994

Monthly Distribution

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

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December

Summary: In Hamilton, 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.

5420

Summary: 1994 was the most active year with 5 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 13 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 14, 19821982F2 June 15, 19921992EF2 June 20, 20112011F2 May 26, 19821982EF2 June 17, 20092009F2 June 7, 19531953EF2 May 29, 20082008F2 June 13, 19671967F1 June 3, 19801980F1 October 16, 19801980EF1 June 3, 20142014EF1 December 15, 20212021F1 October 9, 20012001EF1 December 15, 20212021F1 April 8, 1999EF1 May 11, 2011F1 May 18, 1984F1 March 3, 1985F1 October 9, 2001F1 August 5, 1958F1 May 8, 1965F1 May 8, 1965F1 May 14, 1965F1 July 1, 1994F1 October 9, 2001EF0 December 15, 2021EF0 May 1, 2018EF0 May 2, 2021F0 June 22, 2003EF0 August 14, 2020EF0 May 29, 2008F0 October 9, 2001F0 June 7, 1953F0 May 19, 1987EF0 August 14, 2020F0 June 13, 1971F0 May 5, 1994F0 May 5, 1994F0 May 5, 1994F0 May 5, 1994F0 October 29, 2000F0 June 10, 2002F0 June 22, 2003EF0 June 17, 2009EF0 May 12, 2011EF0 June 14, 2014EF0 June 14, 2014Unknown April 7, 1978Unknown July 19, 1957Unknown May 16, 1977Unknown July 19, 1957Unknown July 19, 1957Unknown May 25, 1965EFU May 2, 2021EFU June 2, 2023EFU June 2, 2023© OpenStreetMap contributors

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 14, 1982F2Hamilton, Nebraska10 mi30 yd00$2.5M
June 15, 1992F2Hamilton, Nebraska0.1 mi30 yd00$2.5M
June 20, 2011EF2Hamilton, Nebraska9.43 mi440 yd00$2.5M
May 26, 1982F2Hamilton, Nebraska0.8 mi30 yd00$250K
June 17, 2009EF2Hamilton, Nebraska5.12 mi450 yd00$250K
June 7, 1953F2Hamilton, Nebraska6.6 mi33 yd00$25K
May 29, 2008EF2Hamilton, Nebraska7.6 mi1000 yd00$20K
June 13, 1967F2Hamilton, Nebraska18.8 mi33 yd00N/A
June 3, 1980F1Hamilton, Nebraska4.1 mi33 yd00$2.5M
October 16, 1980F1Hamilton, Nebraska3 mi33 yd00$2.5M
June 3, 2014EF1Hamilton, Nebraska4.12 mi700 yd00$500K
December 15, 2021EF1Hamilton, Nebraska12.9 mi400 yd00$500K

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.