Morrill County, Nebraska tornadoes

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55 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: June 17, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total551950 to 2025

Per year0.7average since 1950

Peak monthJune25 of 55

StrongestF4Jun 27, 1955

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries30whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 25 of 55 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

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 55 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 17, 2025	EFU	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 8, 2023	EFU	0.05 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EFU	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF2	31.65 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 2017	EF1	0.24 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 29, 2016	EF0	1.31 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 2015	EF0	1.86 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 18, 2013	EF0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2010	EF0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2010	EF1	2 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 2009	EF0	3.72 mi	30 yd	0	0
Apr 23, 2008	EF1	1.5 mi	350 yd	0	0
May 3, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 2003	F1	4 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 3, 2003	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 5, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jul 2, 1998	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 20, 1998	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 2, 1996	F0	50 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1996	F0	0.4 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 1996	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 1994	F2	6 mi	150 yd	0	1
Jun 8, 1994	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1993	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1993	F1	2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 11, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 18, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1989	F1	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 25, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Aug 9, 1988	F1	14 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1984	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 29, 1982	F1	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1980	F1	9 mi	60 yd	0	0
Aug 31, 1978	F2	25.9 mi	440 yd	0	0
Aug 24, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 7, 1977	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1977	F2	2.3 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jul 30, 1976	F1	0.3 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 30, 1975	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 3, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 9, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 26, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1966	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 1965	F2	8.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1962	F1	59.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 15, 1960	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1960	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1958	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1955	F4	26 mi	10 yd	2	29
Aug 8, 1951	F1	0.1 mi	440 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 12, 2026.