Tornadoes in Madison County
The Storm Prediction Center records 52 tornadoes whose paths touched Madison County, Nebraska between 1953 and 2024. They killed 10 people and injured 99. The busiest month is June, with 24 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 30 May 1954. The most recent was on 25 June 2024.
- 52tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 99injuries
- 908per 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 Madison County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 20 | 38% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 8% |
Madison 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 | 8 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 6 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Madison County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Norfolk, Nebraska tornado30 May 1954, F4, 6 deaths, 23 injuries, 29.9 miles long
- Longest path: Wood River, Nebraska tornado8 May 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 53 injuries, 125.7 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado25 June 2024, Unknown rating, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Madison County
- Norfolk, Nebraska tornado30 May 1954, F4, 6 deaths, 23 injuries, 29.9 miles long
- 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.