Dawes County, Nebraska tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: July 2, 2020, 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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The record

At a glance

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 39
StrongestF2Jun 27, 1960
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 8Jun: 18Jul: 9Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 6: 2: 86 PM: 7: 2: 39 PM: 3: 3: 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 01960: 3: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 4: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 2: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 1: 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
24
EF1
9
EF2
5
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

F2, June 27, 1960

0.1 mile path Longest path

68 miles, F1

June 25, 1975, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

May 14, 1962
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 2, 2020EF23.4 mi250 yd00
Jun 12, 2017EFU1.09 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2013EF00.76 mi40 yd00
Jun 11, 2013EF10.99 mi40 yd00
May 17, 2013EF02.67 mi50 yd00
Aug 29, 2011EF00.28 mi25 yd00
Jul 8, 2004F0n/a30 yd00
May 23, 2003F00.4 mi30 yd00
Aug 24, 2002F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 4, 1999F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 8, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 8, 1994F00.5 mi20 yd00
Jul 16, 1993F00.1 mi13 yd00
Jul 15, 1993F00.5 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1993F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F00.5 mi20 yd00
Jun 30, 1992F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 14, 1989F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 31, 1985F10.2 mi100 yd00
Jun 19, 1983F00.1 mi17 yd00
Jun 19, 1983F222 mi40 yd00
Aug 23, 1982F111 mi40 yd00
Jun 4, 1982F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 4, 1982F20.8 mi40 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 13, 2026.