Tornado History
Polk Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Polk, Nebraska. The records below identify 37 tornadoes from 1955 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $36.4M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Polk, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 13 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Polk, Nebraska with 0 deaths
2011 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (7 events)
Longest tornado: 25.8 miles in Polk, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 1,500.0 yards in Polk, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 9, 2001
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Polk, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 13 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2011 was the most active year with 4 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 $27.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 1964 | F5 | Polk, Nebraska | 25.8 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 20, 2011 | EF3 | Polk, Nebraska | 9.49 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $4.0M |
| October 9, 2001 | F3 | Polk, Nebraska | 16 mi | 1500 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.8M |
| July 21, 1962 | F3 | Polk, Nebraska | 25.2 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 30, 1968 | F2 | Polk, Nebraska | 6.4 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 15, 1992 | F2 | Polk, Nebraska | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Polk, Nebraska | 7.54 mi | 350 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| June 23, 1985 | F1 | Polk, Nebraska | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 29, 1986 | F1 | Polk, Nebraska | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| December 15, 2021 | EF1 | Polk, Nebraska | 3.31 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 11, 2011 | EF1 | Polk, Nebraska | 2.29 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 9, 1955 | F1 | Polk, Nebraska | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.