Sherman County, Nebraska tornadoes

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35 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: April 26, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune11 of 35
StrongestF4Jun 7, 1953
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries22whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

110 Jan: 2Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 7May: 5Jun: 11Jul: 3Aug: 2Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 11 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 212 PM: 0: 3: 43 PM: 6: 6: 56 PM: 2: 2: 09 PM: 2: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 3: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 2: 1: 2: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 2: 2: 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
14
EF1
12
EF2
6
EF3
2
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.

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, June 7, 1953

11 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F4, June 7, 1953

15 mile path Longest path

63.5 miles, F3

April 20, 1974, whole path Widest

1,760 yards, F3

June 6, 1993

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Apr 26, 2024EF15.68 mi100 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF14.67 mi175 yd00
Oct 3, 2023EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Oct 3, 2023EF00.59 mi25 yd00
Aug 11, 2016EF00.1 mi20 yd00
Apr 15, 2012EF00.49 mi40 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF22.5 mi200 yd00
May 16, 2004F01 mi50 yd00
Apr 18, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Apr 18, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 1997F00.5 mi23 yd00
Sep 19, 1996F00.4 mi15 yd00
Aug 29, 1993F16 mi23 yd00
Jun 26, 1993F10.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 1993F360 mi1,760 yd02
May 7, 1993F17 mi200 yd00
Jan 7, 1992F20.1 mi30 yd00
Jan 7, 1992F10.1 mi30 yd00
May 28, 1991F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 16, 1990F14 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 1990F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 14, 1989F00.1 mi30 yd00
May 10, 1985F10.5 mi40 yd00
Oct 8, 1982F13 mi30 yd00
Jun 19, 1975F144.2 mi200 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.