Tornadoes in Butler County
The Storm Prediction Center records 42 tornadoes whose paths touched Butler County, Nebraska between 1952 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 66. The busiest month is June, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 5 May 1964. The most recent was on 21 May 2024.
- 42tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 66injuries
- 718per 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 Butler County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 19 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 5% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Butler 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 | 7 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 16 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Butler County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hastings, Nebraska tornado5 May 1964, F5, 4 deaths, 50 injuries, 79.7 miles long
- Longest path: Red Cloud, Nebraska tornado13 March 1990, F4, 8 injuries, 131 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado21 May 2024, EF0, 2.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Butler County
- Hastings, Nebraska tornado5 May 1964, F5, 4 deaths, 50 injuries, 79.7 miles long
- Red Cloud, Nebraska tornado13 March 1990, F4, 8 injuries, 131 miles long
- Shelby, Nebraska tornado7 April 1978, F4, 8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.