Garfield County, Nebraska tornadoes

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17confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 16, 2014, EF0. 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

Total171950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune6 of 17
StrongestF2Aug 4, 1981
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 Garfield County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 4Jun: 6Jul: 3Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 6 of 17 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 1: 1: 16 PM: 7: 1: 19 PM: 4: 0: 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: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 5: 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
6
EF1
7
EF2
4

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, August 4, 1981

0.2 mile path Longest path

99.8 miles, F1

October 29, 1956, whole path Widest

700 yards, EF2

June 16, 2014
Every tornado

All 17 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 16, 2014EF00.2 mi40 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF20.3 mi400 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF21.56 mi700 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF25.19 mi500 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF12.4 mi400 yd00
Jul 12, 2004F01 mi20 yd00
May 21, 2004F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 17, 2001F01 mi20 yd00
Sep 12, 1991F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 30, 1991F00.1 mi13 yd00
Jun 21, 1986F18 mi40 yd00
Aug 4, 1981F20.2 mi60 yd00
Jul 19, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 1973F138.5 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1962F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1960F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 29, 1956F199.8 mi50 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.