York County, Nebraska tornadoes

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48confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 14, 2022, EF2. 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

Total481950 to 2025
Per year0.6average since 1950
Peak monthMay18 of 48
StrongestF5May 5, 1964
Deaths4whole paths, see note
Injuries53whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 7May: 18Jun: 15Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 18 of 48 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 1: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 312 PM: 2: 0: 23 PM: 6: 6: 46 PM: 12: 5: 39 PM: 1: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 0: 2: 1: 21960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 1: 1: 0: 1: 01970: 0: 1: 1: 1: 1: 0: 1: 2: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 2: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 12000: 3: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 3: 4: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 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
20
EF1
20
EF2
5
EF3
2
EF5
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

F5, May 5, 1964

4 deaths, 50 injuries Strongest

F5, May 5, 1964

79.7 mile path Longest path

79.7 miles, F5

May 5, 1964, whole path Widest

2,640 yards, EF3

May 11, 2014
Every tornado

All 48 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 14, 2022EF27.12 mi400 yd02
Aug 6, 2018EF11.62 mi125 yd00
May 11, 2014EF15.55 mi700 yd00
May 11, 2014EF00.61 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2014EF319.14 mi2,640 yd00
Apr 27, 2014EF00.07 mi45 yd00
May 29, 2013EF115.93 mi400 yd00
May 29, 2013EF18.39 mi150 yd00
May 29, 2013EF00.01 mi15 yd00
Jun 20, 2011EF215.26 mi440 yd00
May 29, 2008EF04.12 mi25 yd00
Apr 18, 2005F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 22, 2004F00.2 mi75 yd00
Jun 22, 2003F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 2000F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 11, 2000F00.5 mi10 yd00
Jun 11, 2000F00.5 min/a00
Jun 9, 1999F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 15, 1998F00.5 mi30 yd00
May 15, 1998F29 mi70 yd00
Jul 4, 1994F00.3 mi50 yd01
May 5, 1994F00.1 mi23 yd00
Apr 13, 1986F10.3 mi20 yd00
Apr 3, 1986F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 23, 1985F10.2 mi40 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 25, 20263 SW BradshawNot 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.