Tornadoes in Phelps County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Phelps County, Nebraska between 1956 and 2024. They killed 1 person and injured 7. The busiest month is June, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 29 October 1956. The most recent was on 23 May 2024.
- 40tornadoes
- 1death
- 7injuries
- 741per 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 Phelps County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 18 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 14 | 35% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Phelps County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 12 |
| Jun | 13 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 7 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Phelps County
- Deadliest: Nebraska tornado15 June 1960, F1, 1 death, 3 injuries, 1.5 miles long
- Strongest and Longest path: Nebraska tornado29 October 1956, F3, 65.5 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado23 May 2024, EF1, 1.7 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.