Tornadoes in Hall County
The Storm Prediction Center records 83 tornadoes whose paths touched Hall County, Nebraska between 1953 and 2023. They killed 9 people and injured 258. The busiest month is May, with 30 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 8 May 1965. The most recent was on 12 October 2023.
- 83tornadoes
- 9deaths
- 258injuries
- 1,519per 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 Hall County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 26 | 31% |
| F1 / EF1 | 36 | 43% |
| F2 / EF2 | 11 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 7 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 1% |
Hall County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 20 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 26 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Hall 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 tornado12 October 2023, Unknown rating, 0 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hall County
- Wood River, Nebraska tornado8 May 1965, F4, 4 deaths, 53 injuries, 125.7 miles long
- Grand Island, Nebraska tornado3 June 1980, F4, 3 deaths, 110 injuries, 1.1 miles long
- Grand Island, Nebraska tornado3 June 1980, F3, 1 death, 25 injuries, 6.4 miles long
- Grand Island, Nebraska tornado3 June 1980, F3, 1 death, 40 injuries, 2.3 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.