Logan County, Nebraska tornadoes

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19 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: May 12, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total191950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay7 of 19
StrongestF4Oct 29, 1956
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries5whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 1Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 7Jun: 5Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 7 of 19 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 0: 0: 03 PM: 0: 5: 36 PM: 4: 2: 49 PM: 0: 0: 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

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 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
7
EF1
6
EF2
2
EF3
1
EF4
2
Unknown
1

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

F3, June 18, 1975

1 deaths, 3 injuries Strongest

F4, October 29, 1956

147.7 mile path Longest path

147.7 miles, F4

October 29, 1956, whole path Widest

440 yards, F4

October 29, 1956

All 19 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 12, 2023EFU0.09 mi10 yd00
Sep 4, 2016EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Feb 28, 2012EF02.99 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 2009EF03 mi20 yd00
May 22, 2004F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 22, 2004F02 mi20 yd00
Jun 27, 1995F03 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 1981F21 mi200 yd00
Jul 3, 1976F10.3 mi30 yd00
Jun 18, 1975F415.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 18, 1975F328.4 mi10 yd13
Apr 19, 1974F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 9, 1971F034.4 mi10 yd00
May 24, 1965F234.6 mi10 yd00
May 8, 1965F189.8 mi10 yd00
May 14, 1962F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 14, 1962F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 10, 1958F10.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 29, 1956F4147.7 mi440 yd02

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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.