Chase County, Nebraska tornadoes

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31 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 27, 2019, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total311950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 31
StrongestF2Jun 20, 1960
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 2May: 11Jun: 12Jul: 1Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 31 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 1: 5: 36 PM: 5: 8: 39 PM: 1: 1: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 5: 02010: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 42020: 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
18
EF1
9
EF2
4

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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 20, 1960

1 mile path Longest path

15 miles, F2

June 1, 1990, whole path Widest

300 yards, F2

June 20, 1960

All 31 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 27, 2019EF00.2 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 27, 2019EF15.51 mi250 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.2 mi25 yd00
Aug 7, 2017EF00.1 mi10 yd00
May 24, 2016EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 2010EF02.02 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF10.86 mi30 yd00
May 22, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 23, 2007EF00.25 mi20 yd00
Apr 23, 2007EF00.5 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF12.48 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 24, 2002F00.1 mi25 yd00
Aug 21, 1997F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 1, 1991F14 mi50 yd00
May 16, 1991F01.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 1, 1990F215 mi100 yd00
Jun 11, 1984F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 11, 1984F22 mi30 yd00
Jun 12, 1983F00.1 mi17 yd00
May 26, 1978F10.1 mi10 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.