Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska tornadoes

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69confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: June 20, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total691950 to 2025

Per year0.9average since 1950

Peak monthJune31 of 69

StrongestF4Jun 27, 1955

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries48whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 31 of 69 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 69 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 20, 2024	EF1	1.41 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EFU	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EFU	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF1	1.24 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EF2	2.48 mi	700 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EFU	3.16 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 23, 2023	EFU	3.53 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 8, 2020	EFU	0.23 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 20, 2014	EF0	0.68 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 2011	EF0	0.02 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2010	EF0	0.25 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2010	EF0	0.25 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2010	EF1	19 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 24, 2010	EF0	0.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 24, 2010	EF0	0.25 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 2009	EF0	0.1 mi	40 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 2005	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Mar 30, 2005	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 3, 2003	F1	8 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 3, 2003	F0	0.3 mi	90 yd	0	0
May 7, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 7, 2000	F0	0.1 mi	30 yd	0	0
Sep 3, 1999	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1999	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1999	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1998	F0	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 1998	F0	3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 1998	F1	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 1998	F2	4 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 21, 1998	F0	3 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 21, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 25, 1996	F0	8 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 8, 1996	F0	0.3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1994	F0	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 26, 1993	F2	3.8 mi	100 yd	0	12
Jun 7, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1991	F3	3.5 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1991	F1	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 1986	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 27, 1985	F3	48 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 10, 1985	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 6, 1985	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 29, 1982	F1	0.5 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1980	F1	9 mi	60 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1977	F2	1.9 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 1977	F1	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1977	F2	2.3 mi	70 yd	0	0
Jul 8, 1971	F0	24.9 mi	10 yd	0	0
Aug 1, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1966	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 1966	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 17, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 2, 1964	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 24, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1959	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 11, 1958	F1	3.8 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 10, 1957	F1	0.2 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 19, 1957	F2	5.1 mi	67 yd	0	0
May 19, 1957	F1	1.7 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 27, 1955	F4	26 mi	10 yd	2	29
Jun 27, 1955	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 20, 1953	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 30, 1951	F2	19.7 mi	10 yd	0	7

This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report date	Location	Rating
Jun 8, 2026	6 S Lyman	Not 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.