Tornado History
Phelps Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Phelps, Nebraska. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $5.9M, with 1 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Phelps, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.9/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Phelps, Nebraska with 1 deaths
2024 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 18.68 miles in Phelps, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 850.0 yards in Phelps, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on May 3, 2024
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Phelps, Nebraska, June is the most active month with 12 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 1988 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 1998 | F2 | Phelps, Nebraska | 18 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| July 18, 1958 | F2 | Phelps, Nebraska | 6 mi | 533 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| October 17, 1994 | F2 | Phelps, Nebraska | 4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 29, 2008 | EF2 | Phelps, Nebraska | 1.77 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| June 10, 1969 | F2 | Phelps, Nebraska | 2 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 29, 1988 | F1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 5.27 mi | 850 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| December 25, 2016 | EF1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 2.75 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $375K |
| May 23, 2024 | EF1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 1.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 1.26 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 2, 1999 | F1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 3, 2024 | EF1 | Phelps, Nebraska | 0.65 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $40K |
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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.