Knox County, Nebraska tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: October 4, 2013, EF3. 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

Total471950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthMay21 of 47

StrongestF3May 6, 1975

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries107whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 21 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 4:00 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

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 47 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	6.43 mi	590 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 2012	EF0	0.45 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 15, 2012	EF0	0.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Mar 23, 2009	EF1	1.79 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	3.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF2	5.5 mi	500 yd	0	3
May 5, 2007	EF1	8.93 mi	440 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	5.26 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	2.95 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	1.54 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	11.36 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2004	F0	0.1 mi	80 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F0	n/a	20 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F0	n/a	20 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F0	6 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1998	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0	0
Oct 26, 1996	F0	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1996	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 25, 1994	F1	7 mi	200 yd	0	1
Apr 25, 1994	F0	1.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 15, 1992	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 15, 1992	F1	1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 15, 1992	F1	1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 15, 1992	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 28, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 10, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1985	F2	35 mi	440 yd	0	0
Apr 20, 1985	F1	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1984	F0	1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1981	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1980	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
Oct 16, 1980	F1	3.4 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1977	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1976	F1	0.2 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 21, 1975	F2	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 6, 1975	F0	5.4 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 6, 1975	F3	44.8 mi	90 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1972	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1960	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1960	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 30, 1959	F2	26.8 mi	10 yd	1	2
May 30, 1959	F1	2 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 6, 1956	F0	0.3 mi	67 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1950	F2	4.1 mi	10 yd	0	101

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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.