Tornado History
York Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on York, Nebraska. The records below identify 49 tornadoes from 1953 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $37.8M, with 2 deaths and 35 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for York, Nebraska
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in York, Nebraska with 2 deaths
2014 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (9 events)
Longest tornado: 47.4 miles in York, Nebraska
Widest tornado: 2,640.0 yards in York, Nebraska
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 11, 2000
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In York, Nebraska, May is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2014 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 1990 with at least $25.0M 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 | York, Nebraska | 19.4 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 30 | $2.5M |
| March 13, 1990 | F4 | York, Nebraska | 23 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 2 | $25.0M |
| May 11, 2014 | EF3 | York, Nebraska | 3.81 mi | 2640 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| June 21, 1957 | F3 | York, Nebraska | 5.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 20, 2011 | EF2 | York, Nebraska | 15.26 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $3.5M |
| June 14, 2022 | EF2 | York, Nebraska | 7.12 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 2 | $1.2M |
| July 30, 1954 | F2 | York, Nebraska | 1.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 30, 1968 | F2 | York, Nebraska | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | York, Nebraska | 15.93 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| May 29, 2013 | EF1 | York, Nebraska | 8.39 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 4, 1971 | F1 | York, Nebraska | 47.4 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 15, 1976 | F1 | York, Nebraska | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
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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.