Platte County, Nebraska tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 24, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay11 of 37
StrongestF4May 30, 1954
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries49whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 3May: 11Jun: 11Jul: 7Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 2JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 11 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 2: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 16 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 112 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 3: 7: 66 PM: 4: 2: 49 PM: 0: 3: 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

50 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 31970: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 3: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 02000: 2: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 2: 0: 1: 5: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
17
EF1
13
EF2
5
EF4
1
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, May 30, 1954

6 deaths, 23 injuries Strongest

F4, May 30, 1954

29.9 mile path Longest path

71.5 miles, F2

May 5, 1964, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F2

June 23, 1998
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 24, 2024EF11.25 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2024EF111.79 mi700 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF14.79 mi100 yd00
Apr 16, 2024EF02.91 mi30 yd00
Apr 16, 2024EF08.44 mi50 yd00
May 12, 2023EFU0.05 mi50 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF22.72 mi50 yd02
Dec 15, 2021EF10.79 mi30 yd00
May 24, 2012EF20.75 mi100 yd00
Jul 20, 2003F0n/a20 yd00
Jul 20, 2003F11.5 mi400 yd00
Oct 9, 2001F00.3 mi30 yd00
May 29, 2000F00.1 mi50 yd00
May 17, 2000F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F12 mi500 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F26 mi1,760 yd017
Jul 16, 1996F02 mi30 yd00
Jun 16, 1990F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 12, 1990F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 12, 1990F00.1 mi23 yd00
May 19, 1987F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 24, 1986F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 17, 1984F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 14, 1980F00.1 mi10 yd00
Oct 30, 1974F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Aug 12, 20263 WSW LeighNot yet rated
Aug 12, 20263 SE HumphreyNot yet rated
Aug 12, 20264 SW CornleaNot 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.