Hall County, Nebraska tornadoes

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79 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: October 12, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total791950 to 2025

Per year1.0average since 1950

Peak monthMay29 of 79

StrongestF4May 8, 1965

Deaths9whole paths, see note

Injuries258whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 29 of 79 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Unknown

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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 79 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 12, 2023	EFU	0.01 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 3, 2022	EF1	9.56 mi	200 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	8.58 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 1, 2018	EF0	1.96 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 6, 2015	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 2009	EF0	1.86 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 29, 2008	EF0	9.88 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 11, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 2005	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 2, 1999	F1	1.5 mi	n/a	0	0
May 2, 1999	F1	12 mi	47 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1997	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1997	F1	6 mi	73 yd	0	0
Aug 4, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 5, 1995	F0	1 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1993	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1993	F3	50 mi	880 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F2	2 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F2	40 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1992	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 29, 1991	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 25, 1990	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	27 mi	200 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F2	9 mi	80 yd	0	0
Mar 13, 1990	F3	32 mi	200 yd	0	0
Aug 17, 1987	F1	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 24, 1986	F1	0.3 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 11, 1986	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 1986	F1	1.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 13, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Sep 4, 1985	F1	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Aug 5, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1984	F3	14 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1982	F1	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 10, 1982	F1	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1980	F1	6 mi	20 yd	0	0
Aug 10, 1980	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1980	F1	4.1 mi	2,000 yd	0	2
Jun 3, 1980	F2	3.4 mi	1,700 yd	0	18
Jun 3, 1980	F4	1.1 mi	1,700 yd	3	110
Jun 3, 1980	F1	2.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1980	F3	2.3 mi	500 yd	1	40
Jun 3, 1980	F1	0.8 mi	150 yd	0	5
Jun 3, 1980	F3	6.4 mi	700 yd	1	25
Sep 1, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F2	20.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 19, 1977	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 16, 1977	F3	47.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 1973	F2	1 mi	33 yd	0	5
Sep 2, 1973	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 3, 1973	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1968	F1	58.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1967	F1	1.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1967	F2	69.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1967	F2	34.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1965	F4	125.7 mi	10 yd	4	53
Jun 14, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 23, 1964	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 23, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 28, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 28, 1959	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 4, 1959	F1	18.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	18.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1956	F2	12.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1955	F1	5.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1954	F1	1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 29, 1953	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
May 17, 2026	4 NNE Cairo	Not 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 12, 2026.