Tornadoes in Knox County
The Storm Prediction Center records 54 tornadoes whose paths touched Knox County, Nebraska between 1950 and 2013. They killed 5 people and injured 160. The busiest month is May, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 8 May 1965. The most recent was on 4 October 2013.
- 54tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 160injuries
- 487per 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 Knox County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 28 | 52% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 31% |
| F2 / EF2 | 5 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 6% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Knox County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2013, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 25 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 5 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Knox County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Wood River, Nebraska tornado8 May 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 53 injuries, 125.7 miles long
- Longest path: Nebraska tornado24 May 1965, F1, 176.4 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado4 October 2013, EF3, 6.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Knox County
- Wood River, Nebraska tornado8 May 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 53 injuries, 125.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.