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Tornado History

Sioux Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sioux, Nebraska. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1951 through 2021, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $589K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes26
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$589K
Avg Length3.0 mi
Avg Width54 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Sioux, Nebraska

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

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Sioux, Nebraska with 0 deaths
1999 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 29.2 miles in Sioux, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Sioux, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 10, 1999

Monthly Distribution

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

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April
May
June
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September
October
November
December

Summary: In Sioux, Nebraska, June is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

4320

Summary: 1999 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
F2
EF2
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 8 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 June 20, 19831983EF2 June 12, 20172017F2 July 28, 19761976F1 July 6, 19941994F1 July 14, 19691969F1 June 19, 19511951F1 July 28, 19531953F1 June 29, 19861986F0 May 13, 19901990F0 May 18, 19901990F0 September 3, 19991999F0 June 10, 19991999F0 June 10, 19991999F0 June 10, 19991999F0 May 31, 2003F0 June 23, 2006EF0 June 7, 2010EF0 May 9, 2011EF0 May 9, 2011EF0 May 27, 2013EF0 May 28, 2013EF0 May 18, 2014Unknown July 20, 1978Unknown July 3, 1958EFU July 17, 2019EFU May 26, 2021© 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 20, 1983F2Sioux, Nebraska0.3 mi40 yd00$250K
June 12, 2017EF2Sioux, Nebraska10.68 mi500 yd01$6K
July 28, 1976F2Sioux, Nebraska0.3 mi30 yd00$2K
July 6, 1994F1Sioux, Nebraska2 mi35 yd00$50K
July 14, 1969F1Sioux, Nebraska0 mi33 yd00$25K
June 19, 1951F1Sioux, Nebraska4.7 mi110 yd00$2K
July 28, 1953F1Sioux, Nebraska8.6 mi33 yd00$2K
June 29, 1986F1Sioux, Nebraska0.1 mi20 yd00$30
May 13, 1990F0Sioux, Nebraska0 mi10 yd00$30
May 18, 1990F0Sioux, Nebraska0.1 mi10 yd00$30
September 3, 1999F0Sioux, Nebraska0.3 mi30 yd00N/A
June 10, 1999F0Sioux, Nebraska0.3 mi30 yd00N/A

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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.