How many tornadoes has Kearney, NE had?
Kearney has had 154 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Kearney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kearney was an EF1 on July 6, 2024.
When is tornado season in Kearney?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kearney, with 52 on record. April through June account for 108 of the 154 tornadoes on record near Kearney.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
154
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
5.8% of total
Peak Month
May
52 on record
Per Year Avg
2.0
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Kearney
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
9
2023
3
2022
1
2021
3
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
4
2015
0
2014
0
2013
1
2012
0
2011
4
2010
0
2009
4
2008
5
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
13
1960s
19
1970s
20
1980s
25
1990s
33
2000s
18
2010s
10
2020s
16
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
73
EF1
48
EF2
21
EF3
8
EF4
1
Unrated
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
6
Apr
15
May
52
Jun
41
Jul
21
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
9
Nov
0
Dec
5
Casualties on Record Near Kearney
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Kearney since 1950, across 1 event. 12 injuries have been reported across all events. 1960 was the deadliest year on record near Kearney.
The deadliest single event was an F1 on June 15, 1960, which caused 1 fatality along a 1.5-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Kearney
Deadliest Tornado
F1 on June 15, 1960 — 1 fatality, 1.5 mi path, 10 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF2 on May 29, 2008 — $11.0M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F3 on June 6, 1993 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on May 24, 1965 — 176.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on July 6, 2024.
What the record shows near Kearney
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Kearney, with 33 of the 154 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Kearney record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Kearney, 121 reached EF0 or EF1 and 30 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Kearney is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 3 near Kearney are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Kearney has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 9, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Kearney, NE had?
Since 1950, 154 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Kearney. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Kearney?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Kearney was an F1 on June 15, 1960, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Kearney?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Kearney, with 52 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 Kearney been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Kearney, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Kearney?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Kearney was an EF1 on July 6, 2024.
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