Hamilton County, Nebraska tornadoes

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67confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 2, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total671950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthMay27 of 67

StrongestF5May 5, 1964

Deaths4whole paths, see note

Injuries53whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 27 of 67 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 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.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 67 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 2, 2023	EFU	1.38 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 2023	EFU	4.86 mi	40 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	12 mi	400 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF1	12.9 mi	400 yd	0	0
Dec 15, 2021	EF0	7.17 mi	60 yd	0	0
May 2, 2021	EFU	0.01 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 2, 2021	EF0	0.92 mi	150 yd	0	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF0	0.75 mi	35 yd	0	0
Aug 14, 2020	EF0	2.09 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 1, 2018	EF0	0.01 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 2014	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 2014	EF0	0.01 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 2014	EF1	4.12 mi	700 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF2	9.43 mi	440 yd	0	0
May 12, 2011	EF0	0.82 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 11, 2011	EF1	2.32 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 2009	EF2	5.12 mi	450 yd	0	0
Jun 17, 2009	EF0	0.99 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2008	EF2	7.6 mi	1,000 yd	0	0
May 29, 2008	EF0	3.61 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 10, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 2003	F0	2 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 2002	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F3	18 mi	1,500 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F1	12 mi	400 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F0	3.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 9, 2001	F1	4 mi	200 yd	0	0
Oct 29, 2000	F0	0.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Apr 8, 1999	F1	4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 1, 1994	F1	0.3 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1994	F0	0.3 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 5, 1994	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 7, 1993	F3	75 mi	2,633 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1992	F2	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 19, 1987	F0	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 3, 1985	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 1984	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1982	F2	10 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 26, 1982	F2	0.8 mi	30 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1980	F1	6 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1980	F1	4.1 mi	2,000 yd	0	2
Apr 7, 1978	F4	31.2 mi	77 yd	0	1
May 16, 1977	F3	47.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1975	F0	8.8 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1972	F1	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 23, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 23, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1971	F0	5.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1971	F0	8.6 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1967	F2	18.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 25, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 14, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1965	F1	7.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 8, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 5, 1964	F5	79.7 mi	880 yd	4	50
Aug 5, 1958	F1	0.3 mi	147 yd	0	0
Jul 19, 1957	F1	13.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 19, 1957	F1	13.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 19, 1957	F3	13.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 20, 1957	F2	18.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1953	F2	6.6 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1953	F0	4.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

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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.