Seward County, Nebraska tornadoes

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39confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: May 24, 2024, 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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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

Total391950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay14 of 39
StrongestF4Apr 25, 1957
Deaths6whole paths, see note
Injuries97whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

140 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 14Jun: 12Jul: 2Aug: 1Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 14 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 43 PM: 2: 9: 46 PM: 3: 6: 29 PM: 6: 1: 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: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 1: 2: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 02000: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 0: 5: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 1: 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
16
EF1
7
EF2
7
EF3
6
EF4
2
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

F3, May 9, 1953

5 deaths, 82 injuries Strongest

F4, April 25, 1957

89.8 mile path Longest path

89.8 miles, F4

April 25, 1957, whole path Widest

2,640 yards, EF3

May 11, 2014
Every tornado

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 24, 2024EF00.04 mi20 yd00
Apr 12, 2022EFU0.5 mi10 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF223.74 mi70 yd00
May 11, 2014EF15.55 mi700 yd00
May 11, 2014EF24.67 mi330 yd00
May 11, 2014EF27.96 mi500 yd00
May 11, 2014EF01.71 mi100 yd00
May 11, 2014EF319.14 mi2,640 yd00
Apr 14, 2012EF12.28 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2008EF15.59 mi440 yd00
May 29, 2008EF00.85 mi40 yd00
Apr 27, 2002F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 13, 2001F48 mi400 yd02
Oct 29, 2000F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jun 29, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 3, 1997F00.3 mi10 yd00
May 22, 1996F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 18, 1992F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1992F314 mi500 yd01
Jun 15, 1992F321 mi500 yd00
May 16, 1991F211 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 1986F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 10, 1985F20.5 mi400 yd04
Jul 14, 1981F10.2 mi150 yd00
Apr 3, 1981F00.1 mi30 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.