Tornadoes in Brown County
The Storm Prediction Center records 42 tornadoes whose paths touched Brown County, Nebraska between 1955 and 2025. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is July, with 18 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 29 October 1956. The most recent was on 18 July 2025.
- 42tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 3injuries
- 344per 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 Brown County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 50% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 10% |
Brown County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 18 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Brown County
- Strongest and Longest path: Wallace, Nebraska tornado29 October 1956, F4, 2 injuries, 147.7 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado18 July 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Brown County
- Wallace, Nebraska tornado29 October 1956, F4, 2 injuries, 147.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.