Holt County, Nebraska tornadoes

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81confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 12, 2023, EF2. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total811950 to 2025

Per year1.1average since 1950

Peak monthMay29 of 81

StrongestF4May 29, 1962

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 29 of 81 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.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

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

All 81 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
May 12, 2023	EF2	7.33 mi	75 yd	0
May 10, 2016	EF0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Aug 18, 2011	EF0	0.39 mi	50 yd	0
Aug 18, 2011	EF0	0.02 mi	20 yd	0
May 30, 2011	EF0	0.01 mi	20 yd	0
May 30, 2011	EF0	0.01 mi	20 yd	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF2	0.22 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 5, 2008	EF2	29.85 mi	50 yd	0
Sep 18, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 15, 2004	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 15, 2004	F1	1 mi	20 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0
May 29, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 16, 2004	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0
May 16, 2004	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0
May 16, 2004	F1	6 mi	100 yd	0
May 16, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 20, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 20, 2004	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 5, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 5, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 9, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 9, 2003	F3	23 mi	880 yd	0
Jun 9, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 9, 2003	F0	2 mi	30 yd	0
Jul 24, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jul 17, 2001	F0	3 mi	1 yd	0
Jul 16, 2001	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0
Jul 9, 2001	F0	1 mi	5 yd	0
Apr 6, 2001	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 26, 2000	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 26, 2000	F0	2 mi	20 yd	0
Apr 26, 2000	F1	6 mi	50 yd	0
May 3, 1999	F1	15 mi	100 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F0	3 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F2	2 mi	100 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F0	8 mi	50 yd	0
Oct 28, 1998	F1	5 mi	80 yd	0
Oct 26, 1996	F1	1 mi	75 yd	3
Oct 26, 1996	F1	0.8 mi	50 yd	1
Jun 19, 1996	F1	3 mi	200 yd	0
Jun 19, 1996	F2	3 mi	350 yd	0
Jul 4, 1994	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 24, 1994	F1	0.1 mi	73 yd	0
Jul 3, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 15, 1992	F2	1 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 16, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0
Jun 16, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	23 yd	0
Jul 29, 1986	F1	5 mi	70 yd	0
May 11, 1985	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0
May 10, 1985	F1	2 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 20, 1985	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 5, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0
May 9, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0
May 26, 1980	F0	2 mi	10 yd	0
May 26, 1980	F1	7.3 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 19, 1975	F1	1 mi	67 yd	0
Jun 19, 1975	F1	6.2 mi	83 yd	0
Apr 20, 1974	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 23, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 22, 1972	F0	2.3 mi	10 yd	0
May 22, 1972	F1	2.3 mi	220 yd	0
Jun 11, 1970	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 21, 1968	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	1
Jun 26, 1965	F1	44.6 mi	10 yd	0
May 8, 1965	F3	44.8 mi	10 yd	0
May 29, 1962	F4	24.2 mi	300 yd	0
Jul 18, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 5, 1961	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 21, 1959	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 15, 1952	F1	1 mi	10 yd	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.