Adams County, Nebraska tornadoes

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59confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: July 6, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total591950 to 2025

Per year0.8average since 1950

Peak monthMay22 of 59

StrongestF5May 5, 1964

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries51whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Adams County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 22 of 59 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF5

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 59 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jul 6, 2024	EF0	0.34 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 2024	EF0	2.36 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 23, 2024	EF1	2.55 mi	80 yd	0	0
Oct 12, 2023	EF0	1.25 mi	170 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF0	7.17 mi	60 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	8.58 mi	150 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	14.84 mi	180 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF0	13.45 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 2019	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 2016	EF0	0.02 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 23, 2016	EF0	0.09 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF1	3.87 mi	300 yd	0	0
May 11, 2011	EF0	0.14 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 2009	EF0	0.69 mi	250 yd	0	0
Aug 22, 2007	EF0	1.5 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F2	23 mi	700 yd	0	0
May 22, 2004	F1	7 mi	150 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Nov 5, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 2, 1999	F0	1.5 mi	n/a	0	0
May 2, 1999	F2	10 mi	250 yd	0	0
May 2, 1999	F1	12 mi	47 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1994	F1	0.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1994	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F3	75 mi	2,633 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F2	2 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1990	F2	0.7 mi	440 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1990	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	9 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	1
May 28, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 1989	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 22, 1989	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 19, 1987	F1	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1986	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 5, 1985	F1	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 5, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1985	F1	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 21, 1984	F1	1 mi	60 yd	0	0
Apr 5, 1978	F2	11 mi	80 yd	0	0
Sep 11, 1977	F3	6.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 30, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 16, 1977	F3	47.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1975	F2	35.5 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1971	F1	13.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1967	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F2	39.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1964	F5	79.7 mi	880 yd	4	50
Aug 23, 1960	F2	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1958	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1957	F1	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1956	F2	12.3 mi	10 yd	0	0

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.