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Tornado History
Jefferson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Jefferson, Nebraska. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1956 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $6.8M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 14 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Jefferson, Nebraska with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 67.3 miles in Jefferson, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Jefferson, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 22, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Jefferson, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 14 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 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 1978 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 1956 | F3 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 39.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 6, 1978 | F2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 3.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 29, 2008 | EF2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 15 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| June 7, 1967 | F2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 67.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 17, 1987 | F2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 28, 1963 | F2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 27, 2013 | EF2 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 5.93 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 29, 2010 | EF1 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 2.89 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $650K |
| May 8, 1996 | F1 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 2.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| April 14, 1976 | F1 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 6.5 mi | 23 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 8, 1996 | F1 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 22, 2004 | F1 | Jefferson, Nebraska | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $220K |
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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.