Colfax County, Nebraska tornadoes

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34confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 24, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total341950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay11 of 34
StrongestF3Aug 13, 1952
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 5May: 11Jun: 10Jul: 2Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 11 of 34 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 2: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 3: 1: 13 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 5: 5: 39 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 4: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 1: 1: 5: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
16
EF1
12
EF2
4
EF3
2

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

F3, August 13, 1952

44.4 mile path Longest path

44.4 miles, F3

August 13, 1952, whole path Widest

1,300 yards, F3

August 13, 1952
Every tornado

All 34 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 24, 2024EF14.85 mi400 yd00
May 24, 2024EF111.79 mi700 yd00
May 21, 2024EF00.51 mi50 yd00
Apr 16, 2024EF05.21 mi40 yd00
Apr 16, 2024EF01.08 mi30 yd00
Jul 12, 2023EF10.25 mi50 yd00
Apr 29, 2022EF13.35 mi20 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF11.5 mi30 yd00
Aug 20, 2007EF05.32 mi100 yd00
Mar 30, 2006F00.5 mi440 yd00
May 22, 2004F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2004F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 8, 2004F00.2 mi50 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F14 mi150 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F22.7 mi1,000 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F12.8 mi880 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F12 mi500 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F12 mi800 yd00
Jun 20, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 4, 1991F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 2, 1990F00.1 mi40 yd00
Jun 13, 1983F10.2 mi20 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 12, 20261 SW LeighNot 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 13, 2026.