Nance County, Nebraska tornadoes

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24confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1959). Most recent: May 23, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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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.

The record

At a glance

Total241950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 24
StrongestF3Jun 15, 1975
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries7whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 1Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 6Jun: 5Jul: 3Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 6Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 6 of 24 tornadoes.

By time of day

80 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 1: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 1: 8: 36 PM: 4: 2: 09 PM: 1: 0: 112 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12000: 3: 4: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 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
10
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, June 15, 1975

63.2 mile path Longest path

71.5 miles, F2

May 5, 1964, whole path Widest

350 yards, F2

October 9, 2001
Every tornado

All 24 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 23, 2024EF16.99 mi95 yd00
May 7, 2005F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 20, 2003F00.1 mi20 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F00.1 mi50 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F25 mi350 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F07 mi100 yd00
Oct 29, 2000F19 mi100 yd00
Oct 29, 2000F07 mi40 yd00
Jun 25, 2000F01 mi40 yd00
Apr 8, 1999F01 mi10 yd00
Jul 16, 1996F00.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 5, 1992F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jan 7, 1992F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 1990F12 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F12 mi50 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F213 mi100 yd00
Jun 15, 1975F363.2 mi200 yd00
Jul 20, 1972F114 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 1969F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 13, 1968F158.9 mi10 yd00
May 5, 1964F271.5 mi10 yd07
May 4, 1959F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 4, 1959F19.8 mi10 yd00
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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.