Thurston County, Nebraska tornadoes

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16confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: December 15, 2021, EF1. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total161950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune4 of 16
StrongestF4Jul 7, 1977
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

40 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 0May: 3Jun: 4Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 4 of 16 tornadoes.

By time of day

30 12 AM: 0: 2: 13 AM: 2: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 03 PM: 1: 1: 06 PM: 1: 3: 19 PM: 2: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 2: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
6
EF2
2
EF3
1
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, June 17, 1954

1 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F4, July 7, 1977

22.6 mile path Longest path

26.56 miles, EF2

October 4, 2013, whole path Widest

264 yards, EF2

October 4, 2013
Every tornado

All 16 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 15, 2021EF111.24 mi20 yd00
Jun 5, 2014EF11.49 mi100 yd00
Oct 4, 2013EF226.56 mi264 yd02
Jul 25, 2002F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 1998F00.2 mi50 yd00
Aug 26, 1993F11.2 mi100 yd00
Mar 13, 1990F11.5 mi50 yd00
May 28, 1978F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 30, 1977F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 7, 1977F422.6 mi77 yd00
May 25, 1975F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 25, 1975F00.3 mi10 yd00
Jul 1, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 14, 1967F20.5 mi10 yd00
Aug 25, 1954F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 17, 1954F323.6 mi163 yd10
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
May 17, 20261 S WinnebagoNot 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.