Washington County tornado history

25 tornadoes touched Washington County, Nebraska between 1950 and 2025 — about 0.3 a year. The strongest was rated EF4 (Apr 26, 2024).

25tornadoes since 1950

EF4strongest rating

0killed · 6 injured

80.9 milongest path · 1967

(E)F0(E)F1(E)F2(E)F3(E)F4(E)F5· dots = start point only

By rating

(E)F09

(E)F112

(E)F22

(E)F31

(E)F41

(E)F50

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Peak month: June.

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Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Apr 26, 2024	EF4	31.9 mi	1,900 yd	4
Apr 17, 2025	EF3	8.1 mi	170 yd	0
Jun 15, 1970	F2	42.9 mi	600 yd	0
Jun 7, 1953	F2	4.1 mi	10 yd	1
May 10, 1956	F1	9.4 mi	440 yd	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF1	7.3 mi	850 yd	0
Apr 22, 2001	F1	5 mi	100 yd	1
Aug 2, 1990	F1	2.5 mi	200 yd	0
May 29, 2008	EF1	1.9 mi	25 yd	0
Mar 31, 2007	EF1	1 mi	440 yd	0
May 29, 2008	EF1	0.7 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 8, 1978	F1	0.5 mi	10 yd	0

Date	Rating	Path	Width	Injured
Apr 17, 2025	EF3	8.1 mi	170 yd	0
May 24, 2024	EF0	3.4 mi	60 yd	0
May 24, 2024	EF0	1.8 mi	60 yd	0
Apr 26, 2024	EF4	31.9 mi	1,900 yd	4
Sep 15, 2016	EF0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Aug 23, 2016	EF0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0
Aug 23, 2016	EF0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF1	7.3 mi	850 yd	0
May 29, 2008	EF1	1.9 mi	25 yd	0
May 29, 2008	EF1	0.7 mi	40 yd	0
Mar 31, 2007	EF1	1 mi	440 yd	0
Apr 22, 2001	F1	5 mi	100 yd	1

How many tornadoes has Washington County, Nebraska had?

25 tornadoes touched Washington County, Nebraska between 1950 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database — about 0.3 per year.

What was the strongest tornado in Washington County?

The strongest rating recorded was EF4 on Apr 26, 2024, with a 31.9-mile path.

When is tornado season in Washington County?

Most of its tornadoes happened in June (7 of 25). Tornadoes can occur in any month, so keep alerts on year-round.

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