Dixon County, Nebraska tornadoes

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27confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 17, 2014, EF1. 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

Total271950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 27
StrongestF4Jul 28, 1986
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries18whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

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

May is the peak month, with 14 of 27 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 7: 2: 76 PM: 3: 2: 29 PM: 2: 1: 012 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: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 32000: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 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
14
EF1
5
EF2
5
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

Strongest

F4, July 28, 1986

52.5 mile path Longest path

59.1 miles, F2

June 15, 1970, whole path Widest

2,428 yards, EF4

October 4, 2013
Every tornado

All 27 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 17, 2014EF12.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF415.84 mi530 yd00
Oct 4, 2013EF00.68 mi50 yd00
Oct 4, 2013EF418.34 mi2,428 yd015
Jun 24, 2003F00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2001F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 30, 1999F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 22, 1999F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 22, 1999F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 28, 1998F08 mi100 yd00
May 28, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 27, 1995F00.5 mi10 yd00
Aug 29, 1993F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 16, 1992F210 mi100 yd00
Jul 28, 1986F452.5 mi73 yd02
May 29, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 29, 1980F23.3 mi60 yd00
May 6, 1975F03 mi80 yd00
Apr 11, 1974F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 23, 1972F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1970F259.1 mi10 yd00
May 8, 1965F141.5 mi10 yd00
May 6, 1965F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 9, 1963F234.1 mi10 yd00
May 30, 1959F11 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 13, 2026.