Gage County, Nebraska tornadoes

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59confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 6, 2024, EF0. 2026 so far: 2 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

Total591950 to 2025
Per year0.8average since 1950
Peak monthMay24 of 59
StrongestF4May 22, 2004
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries102whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

240 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 11May: 24Jun: 11Jul: 8Aug: 2Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 24 of 59 tornadoes.

By time of day

130 12 AM: 0: 3: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 6: 11: 66 PM: 13: 7: 39 PM: 3: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 31960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 11970: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 5: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 2: 0: 3: 1: 2: 1: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 3: 0: 1: 2: 0: 3: 0: 1: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 1: 02020: 1: 0: 2: 0: 2: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
23
EF1
14
EF2
16
EF3
3
EF4
1
Unknown
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

F3, September 25, 1973

3 deaths, 42 injuries Strongest

F4, May 22, 2004

54 mile path Longest path

169.7 miles, F3

September 25, 1973, whole path Widest

4,400 yards, F4

May 22, 2004
Every tornado

All 59 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 6, 2024EF00.22 mi20 yd00
May 6, 2024EF00.99 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 2022EF14.24 mi150 yd00
Jun 11, 2022EFU0.05 mi20 yd00
May 22, 2020EFU0.03 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2018EF00.25 mi75 yd00
Jun 16, 2017EF00.94 mi40 yd00
Apr 9, 2017EF00.13 mi10 yd00
May 6, 2015EF17.67 mi500 yd00
May 27, 2013EF01.36 mi100 yd00
Jun 17, 2009EF00.46 mi25 yd00
Apr 4, 2009EF02.46 mi75 yd00
May 29, 2008EF210.81 mi440 yd00
Apr 15, 2006F234 mi880 yd00
Apr 6, 2006F05.5 mi200 yd00
Apr 6, 2006F217.3 mi440 yd00
May 29, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 22, 2004F454 mi4,400 yd138
May 8, 2003F17 mi150 yd00
Sep 7, 2001F13 mi40 yd00
Apr 11, 2001F22 mi50 yd02
Apr 11, 2001F11 mi40 yd00
Jun 27, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1997F02 mi20 yd00
May 8, 1996F29.5 mi880 yd015
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 18, 20263 NW OdellNot yet rated
May 16, 20266 ENE BeatriceNot 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.