Douglas County, Nebraska tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: April 17, 2025, EF3. 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

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 24
StrongestF4May 6, 1975
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries168whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 7May: 6Jun: 8Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

40 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 43 PM: 2: 3: 46 PM: 3: 1: 09 PM: 3: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 01970: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 3: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
7
EF1
9
EF2
3
EF3
3
EF4
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

Deadliest

F4, May 6, 1975

3 deaths, 133 injuries Strongest

F4, May 6, 1975

8 mile path Longest path

31.89 miles, EF4

April 26, 2024, whole path Widest

1,900 yards, EF4

April 26, 2024
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 17, 2025EF38.12 mi170 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF319.06 mi550 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF431.89 mi1,900 yd04
Apr 27, 2016EF00.18 mi25 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF00.02 mi25 yd00
Apr 27, 2016EF10.66 mi50 yd00
May 11, 2014EF15.16 mi200 yd00
May 11, 2014EF110.69 mi800 yd00
Jun 11, 2008EF00.12 mi40 yd00
Jun 8, 2008EF18.07 mi440 yd00
Jun 8, 2008EF210.82 mi440 yd03
Apr 29, 1991F00.1 mi33 yd00
May 7, 1988F216.2 mi73 yd21
Jun 26, 1976F11 mi50 yd023
May 6, 1975F48 mi267 yd3133
Mar 27, 1975F20.5 mi300 yd04
Jun 7, 1972F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 6, 1971F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 18, 1968F321.3 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 1968F00.1 mi10 yd00
Mar 30, 1967F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1957F122.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1957F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 12, 1956F11.9 mi10 yd00
Cities

Cities in Douglas County

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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.