Antelope County, Nebraska tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: October 4, 2013, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 36
StrongestF4May 8, 1965
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries71whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 5May: 8Jun: 12Jul: 5Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 4Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 3: 0: 33 PM: 6: 6: 16 PM: 4: 6: 49 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 3: 2: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 11980: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 1: 0: 0: 22000: 3: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

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
19
EF1
9
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
3

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

F4, May 8, 1965

4 deaths, 53 injuries Strongest

F4, May 8, 1965

125.7 mile path Longest path

125.7 miles, F4

May 8, 1965, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

May 21, 1962
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Oct 4, 2013EF26.64 mi264 yd00
Aug 18, 2011EF01.16 mi100 yd00
Jun 23, 2003F0n/a20 yd00
Jun 9, 2003F05 mi100 yd00
Jul 16, 2001F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jul 16, 2001F03 mi40 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 26, 2000F04.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 3, 1999F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 3, 1999F03 mi40 yd00
Jun 19, 1996F06 mi20 yd00
Oct 17, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 25, 1994F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 25, 1994F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 9, 1992F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 29, 1986F13 mi20 yd00
Jun 17, 1984F00.1 mi40 yd00
Oct 16, 1980F13.4 mi40 yd00
Oct 16, 1980F20.3 mi60 yd00
May 26, 1980F16.4 mi30 yd00
Jun 19, 1979F10.5 mi17 yd00
Jun 22, 1977F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 18, 1977F10.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 19, 1975F01 mi67 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.