Tornadoes in Merrick County
The Storm Prediction Center records 42 tornadoes whose paths touched Merrick County, Nebraska between 1951 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 78. The busiest month is May, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 8 May 1965. The most recent was on 24 June 2025.
- 42tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 78injuries
- 862per 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 Merrick County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 26% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 8 | 19% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 7% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Merrick County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 14 |
| Jun | 12 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 4 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Merrick County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Wood River, Nebraska tornado8 May 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 53 injuries, 125.7 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado24 June 2025, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Merrick 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.