Greeley County, Nebraska tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 26, 2024, 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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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthApril8 of 26
StrongestF4May 8, 1965
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries65whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 8Jun: 4Jul: 2Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 8 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 03 PM: 3: 7: 66 PM: 1: 1: 39 PM: 0: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
6
EF2
4
EF3
1
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

Deadliest

F4, May 8, 1965

4 deaths, 53 injuries Strongest

F4, May 8, 1965

125.7 mile path Longest path

125.7 miles, F4

May 8, 1965, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF2

April 26, 2024
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 26, 2024EF226.71 mi500 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF29.2 mi880 yd00
May 12, 2023EF113.64 mi200 yd00
Jun 3, 2014EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 19, 2013EF10.23 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2012EF00.06 mi15 yd00
Feb 28, 2012EF00.28 mi25 yd00
Apr 18, 2003F03.5 mi50 yd00
Apr 18, 2003F02 mi50 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F07 mi100 yd00
Apr 25, 1984F10.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 14, 1979F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 19, 1979F310.8 mi17 yd00
Apr 8, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1974F246.8 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1973F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 14, 1967F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 8, 1965F4125.7 mi10 yd453
May 8, 1965F478.9 mi10 yd00
Jul 7, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 14, 1964F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1964F451.2 mi10 yd011
Aug 5, 1960F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 28, 1959F10.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 9, 1955F12 mi80 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 12, 2026.