Tornadoes in Adams County
The Storm Prediction Center records 63 tornadoes whose paths touched Adams County, Nebraska between 1956 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 53. The busiest month is May, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 5 May 1964. The most recent was on 6 July 2024.
- 63tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 53injuries
- 1,118per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Adams County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 27 | 43% |
| F1 / EF1 | 20 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 17% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Adams County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 24 |
| Jun | 19 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 4 |
Records for Adams County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Hastings, Nebraska tornado5 May 1964, F5, 4 deaths, 50 injuries, 79.7 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado6 July 2024, EF0, 0.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Adams County
- Hastings, Nebraska tornado5 May 1964, F5, 4 deaths, 50 injuries, 79.7 miles long
- Agra, Kansas tornado10 May 1985, F4, 2 injuries, 56 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.