Tornadoes in Gage County
The Storm Prediction Center records 64 tornadoes whose paths touched Gage County, Nebraska between 1953 and 2024. They killed 4 people and injured 102. The busiest month is May, with 28 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 22 May 2004. The most recent was on 6 May 2024.
- 64tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 102injuries
- 752per 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 Gage County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 25 | 39% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 22% |
| F2 / EF2 | 18 | 28% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 3% |
Gage 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 | 9 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 11 |
| May | 28 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 9 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Gage County
- Deadliest and Longest path: Salina, Kansas tornado25 September 1973, F3, 3 deaths, 42 injuries, 169.7 miles long
- Strongest: Daykin, Nebraska tornado22 May 2004, F4, 1 death, 38 injuries, 54 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado6 May 2024, EF0, 0.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Gage County
- Salina, Kansas tornado25 September 1973, F3, 3 deaths, 42 injuries, 169.7 miles long
- Daykin, Nebraska tornado22 May 2004, F4, 1 death, 38 injuries, 54 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.