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Fremont, NE Tornado History — 117 Tornadoes Since 1950

Nebraska · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Fremont, NE had?

Fremont has had 117 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Fremont?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fremont was an EF1 on May 19, 2025.

When is tornado season in Fremont?

May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fremont, with 39 on record. April through June account for 88 of the 117 tornadoes on record near Fremont.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
117
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.3% of total
Peak Month
May
39 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Fremont

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 8
2023 7
2022 0
2021 2
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 1
2016 7
2015 0
2014 2
2013 0
2012 1
2011 4
2010 0
2009 0
2008 5
2007 3

What storm spotters reported near Fremont

4 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Fremont and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on April 17, 2025 and the most recent on May 19, 2025. They are already counted in the Fremont totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

May 19, 2025
1 WNW North Bend, Dodge County, NE
Intermittent tornado reported by trained spotter. (OAX)
April 18, 2025
4 ENE Bennington, Douglas County, NE
Report of damage via Omaha Scanner on Social Media. (OAX)
April 18, 2025
3 S Fort Calhoun, Washington County, NE
(OAX)
April 17, 2025
1 ENE Rogers, Dodge County, NE
Brief tornado may have occurred. Lots of dust with a weak circulation. (OAX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 21
1960s 11
1970s 12
1980s 8
1990s 13
2000s 18
2010s 15
2020s 19

Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating

F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.

EF0 44
EF1 51
EF2 15
EF3 2
EF4 3
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 4
Apr 14
May 39
Jun 35
Jul 8
Aug 12
Sep 3
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 2

Casualties on Record Near Fremont

2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Fremont since 1950, across 1 event. 106 injuries have been reported across all events. 1988 was the deadliest year on record near Fremont.

The deadliest single event was an F2 on May 7, 1988, which caused 2 fatalities along a 16.2-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Fremont

Deadliest Tornado
F2 on May 7, 1988 — 2 fatalities, 16.2 mi path, 73 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F1 on August 2, 1990 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF4 on April 26, 2024 — 1,900 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 15, 1967 — 80.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on May 19, 2025.

What the record shows near Fremont

The 1950s were the busiest decade near Fremont, with 21 of the 117 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 19 so far. The Fremont record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Fremont, 95 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Fremont is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged. A further 2 near Fremont are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Fremont has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 8, and 9 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Fremont, NE had?
Since 1950, 117 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Fremont. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Fremont?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Fremont was an F2 on May 7, 1988, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Fremont?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Fremont, with 39 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Fremont been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Fremont, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Fremont?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Fremont was an EF1 on May 19, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Fremont?
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