Cass County, Nebraska tornadoes

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52confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: April 17, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 5 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

Total521950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 52
StrongestF4Aug 13, 1952
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries32whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 3Apr: 7May: 14Jun: 14Jul: 5Aug: 2Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 3JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 14 of 52 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 53 PM: 7: 7: 66 PM: 10: 2: 39 PM: 8: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 5: 1: 0: 0: 22000: 1: 0: 0: 2: 6: 0: 0: 0: 2: 32010: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 3: 02020: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 319501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 5 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
26
EF1
17
EF2
7
EF4
1
Unknown
1

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

Strongest

F4, August 13, 1952

26.7 mile path Longest path

26.7 miles, F4

August 13, 1952, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF1

March 23, 2009
Every tornado

All 52 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 17, 2025EF02.23 mi75 yd00
Apr 17, 2025EFU1.31 mi10 yd00
Apr 17, 2025EF00.84 mi50 yd00
Jun 14, 2022EF12.16 mi150 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF22.6 mi200 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF23.59 mi150 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF23.3 mi20 yd00
Jun 11, 2018EF00.26 mi20 yd00
Jun 11, 2018EF00.26 mi75 yd00
Jun 11, 2018EF00.1 mi10 yd00
May 9, 2016EF23.27 mi100 yd00
Oct 3, 2013EF04.46 mi100 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF11.86 mi50 yd00
Jun 1, 2010EF10.55 mi200 yd00
Mar 23, 2009EF110.65 mi880 yd00
Mar 23, 2009EF13.99 mi50 yd03
Mar 23, 2009EF110.82 mi50 yd05
Jun 11, 2008EF15.36 mi80 yd00
Jun 11, 2008EF00.22 mi40 yd00
Jun 13, 2004F01 mi200 yd00
Jun 13, 2004F01 mi150 yd00
Jun 13, 2004F00.2 mi150 yd00
May 22, 2004F11 mi150 yd00
May 22, 2004F14 mi250 yd00
May 22, 2004F11.5 mi150 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 10, 20262 NNW UnionNot yet rated
Jun 10, 20263 E Weeping WaterNot yet rated
Jun 10, 20261 NNE Weeping WaterNot yet rated
May 22, 20261 E MurrayNot yet rated
May 17, 20262 SSW PlattsmouthNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.