Pierce County, Nebraska tornadoes

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29confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 16, 2017, EF0. 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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The record

At a glance

Total291950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune10 of 29
StrongestF4May 6, 1975
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries13whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

100 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 7Jun: 10Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 10 of 29 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 3: 03 PM: 2: 4: 56 PM: 6: 1: 49 PM: 2: 0: 012 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 2: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 2: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 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
15
EF1
6
EF2
4
EF3
3
EF4
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

F4, May 6, 1975

4.1 mile path Longest path

71.7 miles, F3

May 21, 1962, whole path Widest

500 yards, F3

May 21, 1962
Every tornado

All 29 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 16, 2017EF00.5 mi25 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF112.04 mi400 yd00
Apr 22, 2007EF00.5 mi100 yd00
May 21, 2004F11.5 mi150 yd00
Apr 18, 2004F06 mi50 yd00
Apr 18, 2004F00.5 mi40 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F05 mi40 yd00
Jun 3, 2000F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 25, 1994F00.1 mi23 yd00
Aug 29, 1993F11 mi50 yd00
May 16, 1991F00.1 mi13 yd00
Apr 26, 1991F00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 1985F10.5 mi20 yd00
Apr 21, 1985F00.3 mi20 yd00
May 6, 1975F344.8 mi90 yd00
May 6, 1975F44.1 mi300 yd00
Apr 11, 1974F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 18, 1973F216.2 mi10 yd00
Sep 6, 1970F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 12, 1963F312.8 mi10 yd00
May 21, 1962F371.7 mi500 yd07
May 17, 1962F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 15, 1960F211.5 mi100 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 13, 2026.