Tornadoes in Sherman County
The Storm Prediction Center records 40 tornadoes whose paths touched Sherman County, Nebraska between 1953 and 2024. They killed 12 people and injured 25. The busiest month is June, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 June 1953. The most recent was on 26 April 2024.
- 40tornadoes
- 12deaths
- 25injuries
- 707per 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 Sherman County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 16 | 40% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 4 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Sherman 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 | 5 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 4 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 8 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 4 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 3 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Sherman County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Arcadia, Nebraska tornado7 June 1953, F4, 11 deaths, 15 miles long
- Longest path: Nebraska tornado24 May 1965, F1, 176.4 miles long
- Most recent: Nebraska tornado26 April 2024, EF1, 5.7 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Sherman County
- Arcadia, Nebraska tornado7 June 1953, F4, 11 deaths, 15 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.