Tornadoes in Sarpy County
The Storm Prediction Center records 17 tornadoes whose paths touched Sarpy County, Nebraska between 1957 and 2024. They killed 6 people and injured 145. The busiest month is May, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 May 1975. The most recent was on 24 May 2024.
- 17tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 145injuries
- 714per 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 Sarpy County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 7 | 41% |
| F1 / EF1 | 4 | 24% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 12% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Sarpy 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 |
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Sarpy County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Omaha, Nebraska tornado6 May 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 133 injuries, 8 miles long
- Longest path: Omaha, Nebraska tornado25 April 1957, F4, 1 death, 8 injuries, 89.8 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado24 May 2024, EF0, 3.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Sarpy County
- Omaha, Nebraska tornado6 May 1975, F4, 3 deaths, 133 injuries, 8 miles long
- Omaha, Nebraska tornado25 April 1957, F4, 1 death, 8 injuries, 89.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.