Perkins County, Nebraska tornadoes

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41confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: May 23, 2024, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total411950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay13 of 41
StrongestF3May 2, 1991
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

130 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 4Apr: 1May: 13Jun: 12Jul: 8Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 13 of 41 tornadoes.

By time of day

100 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 1: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 0: 03 PM: 4: 1: 86 PM: 10: 8: 49 PM: 0: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01990: 2: 5: 0: 2: 0: 2: 1: 2: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 3: 0: 2: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
20
EF1
11
EF2
3
EF3
1
Unknown
6

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, May 2, 1991

13 mile path Longest path

15.93 miles, EF2

March 28, 2007, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, F2

May 21, 1995
Every tornado

All 41 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 23, 2024EFU6.41 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2022EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
May 16, 2022EFU0.01 mi10 yd00
Jul 8, 2020EFU0.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 8, 2020EFU0.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 8, 2020EFU0.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 6, 2018EF00.1 mi10 yd00
May 16, 2017EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Jul 14, 2008EF00.2 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF12.34 mi30 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF215.93 mi900 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF00.2 mi20 yd00
Mar 28, 2007EF12.48 mi20 yd00
Aug 24, 2002F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jul 2, 1999F114 mi400 yd01
May 21, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 21, 1997F011 mi50 yd00
Aug 21, 1997F02.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 1996F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 21, 1995F00.5 mi10 yd00
May 21, 1995F25 mi1,000 yd00
Jun 12, 1993F10.1 mi13 yd00
Jun 12, 1993F00.1 mi13 yd00
Jun 1, 1991F12 mi23 yd00
May 29, 1991F00.2 mi23 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 30, 202610 NNE MadridNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.