Tornadoes in Scotts Bluff County
The Storm Prediction Center records 75 tornadoes whose paths touched Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska between 1951 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 48. The busiest month is June, with 33 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 27 June 1955. The most recent was on 20 June 2024.
- 75tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 48injuries
- 1,014per 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 Scotts Bluff County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 36 | 48% |
| F1 / EF1 | 24 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 7 | 9% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 1% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 5 | 7% |
Scotts Bluff County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 27 |
| Jun | 33 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Scotts Bluff County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Mitchell, Nebraska tornado27 June 1955, F4, 2 deaths, 29 injuries, 26 miles long
- Longest path: Nebraska tornado27 May 1985, F3, 48 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado20 June 2024, EF1, 1.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Scotts Bluff County
- Mitchell, Nebraska tornado27 June 1955, F4, 2 deaths, 29 injuries, 26 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.