Stanton County, Nebraska tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: June 15, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 2 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 monthJune22 of 37
StrongestF4May 30, 1954
Deaths9whole paths, see note
Injuries45whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

220 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 7Jun: 22Jul: 4Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 22 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 1: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 23 PM: 6: 11: 36 PM: 4: 2: 29 PM: 2: 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: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 1: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 5: 4: 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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
13
EF1
15
EF2
3
EF3
2
EF4
4

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

88.3 miles, F2

June 13, 1967, whole path Widest

500 yards, EF4

June 16, 2014
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 15, 2024EF12.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2024EF01.07 mi25 yd00
Jun 15, 2024EF00.08 mi20 yd00
Apr 26, 2024EF10.72 mi100 yd00
Oct 3, 2023EF10.86 mi100 yd00
May 12, 2023EF15.08 mi300 yd00
May 12, 2023EF12.79 mi200 yd00
May 12, 2023EF14.98 mi150 yd00
May 12, 2023EF18.9 mi200 yd00
Jun 18, 2018EF00.09 mi50 yd00
Jun 16, 2017EF12.11 mi100 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF411.5 mi500 yd10
Jun 16, 2014EF423.94 mi500 yd120
Jun 16, 2014EF412.11 mi400 yd00
Jun 16, 2014EF01.25 mi100 yd00
Oct 4, 2013EF04.71 mi100 yd00
Jul 20, 2003F12 mi400 yd00
Jul 20, 2003F0n/a20 yd00
Jun 4, 1999F0n/a20 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F02 mi50 yd00
Jun 20, 1996F00.1 mi30 yd00
Oct 17, 1994F00.3 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 1991F12.5 mi73 yd00
Jun 4, 1991F10.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 4, 1991F00.1 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 30, 20263 SE HoskinsNot yet rated
Jun 29, 20263 SE HoskinsNot 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.