Tornadoes in Douglas County
The Storm Prediction Center records 27 tornadoes whose paths touched Douglas County, Nebraska between 1956 and 2025. They killed 5 people and injured 182. The busiest month is April, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 May 1975. The most recent was on 17 April 2025.
- 27tornadoes
- 5deaths
- 182injuries
- 827per 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 Douglas County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 8 | 30% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 37% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 11% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Douglas 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 | 3 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 8 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Douglas County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Omaha, Nebraska tornado6 May 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 133 injuries, 8 miles long
- Longest path: Yutan, Nebraska tornado26 April 2024, EF4, 4 injuries, 31.9 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado17 April 2025, EF3, 8.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Douglas County
- Omaha, Nebraska tornado6 May 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 133 injuries, 8 miles long
- Yutan, Nebraska tornado26 April 2024, EF4, 4 injuries, 31.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.