Tornadoes in Lancaster County
The Storm Prediction Center records 62 tornadoes whose paths touched Lancaster County, Nebraska between 1950 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 59. The busiest month is May, with 19 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 25 April 1957. The most recent was on 1 July 2024.
- 62tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 59injuries
- 740per 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 Lancaster County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 20 | 32% |
| F1 / EF1 | 25 | 40% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Lancaster 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 | 11 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 9 |
| May | 19 |
| Jun | 17 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Lancaster County
- Deadliest: Daykin, Nebraska tornado22 May 2004, F4, 1 death, 38 injuries, 54 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Omaha, Nebraska tornado25 April 1957, F4, 1 death, 8 injuries, 89.8 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado1 July 2024, EF1, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lancaster County
- Omaha, Nebraska tornado25 April 1957, F4, 1 death, 8 injuries, 89.8 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.