Sheridan County, Nebraska tornadoes

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66confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 27, 2025, EF2. 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

Total661950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthJune35 of 66
StrongestF3May 5, 1993
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

350 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 3May: 7Jun: 35Jul: 13Aug: 8Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 35 of 66 tornadoes.

By time of day

170 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 1: 4: 23 PM: 6: 10: 176 PM: 8: 6: 89 PM: 1: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 1: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 1: 11980: 2: 1: 4: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 31990: 3: 0: 4: 1: 1: 0: 2: 2: 0: 72000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02010: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 1: 4: 3: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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
35
EF1
16
EF2
10
EF3
2
Unknown
3

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 5, 1993

13 mile path Longest path

80 miles, F2

June 2, 1953, whole path Widest

2,250 yards, EF2

April 27, 2025
Every tornado

All 66 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 27, 2025EF219.13 mi2,250 yd00
Jul 18, 2023EFU1.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 2022EFU0.05 mi10 yd00
Jul 3, 2021EFU0.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 2017EF19.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 2017EF19.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 2017EF19.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 26, 2016EF00.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 26, 2016EF21 mi100 yd00
Jul 6, 2016EF00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 6, 2016EF00.1 mi10 yd00
May 15, 2015EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jun 6, 2014EF00.2 mi40 yd00
Jul 20, 2013EF00.1 mi60 yd00
Jun 21, 2013EF00.72 mi33 yd00
Jul 3, 2010EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 22, 2010EF00.01 mi10 yd00
Jun 20, 2006F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 10, 2006F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 15, 2004F00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 26, 2002F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 12, 2001F02 mi440 yd00
Jun 5, 1999F12 mi200 yd00
Jun 5, 1999F01 mi50 yd00
Jun 5, 1999F01 mi50 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.