Valley County, Nebraska tornadoes

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36confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 1, 2018, 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

Total361950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 36
StrongestF4Jun 7, 1953
Deaths12whole paths, see note
Injuries4whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 7May: 4Jun: 12Jul: 7Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 1Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 36 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 112 PM: 1: 1: 33 PM: 4: 5: 66 PM: 5: 5: 29 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

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 11960: 1: 3: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 2: 2: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 2: 0: 1: 3: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 1: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
7
EF2
8
EF3
5
EF4
2

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, June 7, 1953

11 deaths, 0 injuries Strongest

F4, June 7, 1953

15 mile path Longest path

99.8 miles, F1

October 29, 1956, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, F3

June 3, 1999
Every tornado

All 36 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 1, 2018EF00.01 mi40 yd00
Jun 3, 2014EF01.15 mi50 yd00
Apr 15, 2012EF00.04 mi25 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF11 mi100 yd00
Sep 12, 2005F00.4 mi50 yd00
Sep 12, 2005F00.2 mi15 yd00
Jul 2, 2004F00.5 mi20 yd00
Jun 9, 2003F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 9, 2003F13 mi300 yd00
Apr 18, 2003F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jul 24, 2002F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jul 21, 2000F02 mi30 yd00
Jun 19, 2000F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jun 3, 1999F314 mi1,000 yd00
Jun 26, 1993F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 6, 1987F24 mi50 yd00
Aug 4, 1981F10.2 mi20 yd00
Jun 21, 1978F10.2 mi20 yd00
Jul 19, 1975F00.1 mi10 yd00
Apr 20, 1974F246.8 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 1973F138.5 mi10 yd00
Apr 14, 1973F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 20, 1972F20.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 20, 1972F332.8 mi150 yd00
Aug 27, 1963F27.3 mi10 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.