Nebraska has had 3,203 tornadoes since 1950, most in June, so see which counties have warnings today
No active warnings or watches in Nebraska
Nothing is listed right now. Check your exact location for the latest.
Nebraska severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Nebraska.
Nebraska tornado watches and warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Nebraska severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Nebraska flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Nebraska winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Nebraska heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Nebraska wind advisories and high wind warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Nebraska red flag warnings
None active in Nebraska right now. A Red Flag Warning means dangerous fire weather is expected, usually a mix of low humidity, wind and dry fuels.
Nebraska tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Nebraska has 3,203 tornadoes on record, about 42 a year, and 1,256 of them since 2000. That ranks Nebraska number 5 among the 50 states by count. 131 were rated EF3 or stronger, including 33 rated EF4 or EF5. They caused 56 deaths and 1,220 injuries.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 44 | 26 | 63 | 99 | 43 |
Most Nebraska tornadoes have come from May through July. The single busiest month is June (33% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Nebraska flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Nebraska right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Nebraska storm tracker: storms and events
No tracked events involve Nebraska right now.
Official sources for Nebraska
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency: evacuation orders and local alertsFEMA: state and local emergency managementNWS Cheyenne, WY: warnings and local alertsNWS Sioux Falls, SD: warnings and local alertsNWS Hastings, NE: warnings and local alertsNWS Goodland, KS: warnings and local alertsNWS North Platte, NE: warnings and local alertsNWS Omaha/Valley, NE: warnings and local alertsNWS safety guidesCommon questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Nebraska right now?
We do not see an active tornado, winter storm or other warning or watch for Nebraska in the latest National Weather Service data. Conditions change quickly, so check your ZIP code for the latest.
When was the last tornado in Nebraska, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Nebraska is August 10, 2025, rated EF0. The database lists 1,256 Nebraska tornadoes since 2000 and 3,203 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What was the deadliest tornado in Nebraska, and what was the strongest?
By rating, the strongest in the record is May 5, 1964, rated EF5, 4 deaths. The deadliest is June 7, 1953, rated EF4, 11 deaths. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Nebraska rank for tornadoes among the states?
Nebraska ranks 5th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 3,203 in all, about 42 a year. 131 were rated EF3 or stronger, 33 of them EF4 or EF5. They caused 56 deaths and 1,220 injuries, and the busiest year was 2004 with 111. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Nebraska?
Most Nebraska tornadoes in the record came from May through July. June is the busiest single month, with 33% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Nebraska emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (https://nema.nebraska.gov/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Nebraska include NWS Cheyenne, WY, NWS Sioux Falls, SD, NWS Hastings, NE, NWS Goodland, KS, NWS North Platte, NE, NWS Omaha/Valley, NE. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Which Nebraska cities and counties have their own alert pages?
This site has city pages for Douglas County (Omaha); Lancaster County (Lincoln). Each city page shows the alerts for the center of that city.
Be ready in Nebraska
Official-source guides for the weather Nebraska sees most.
Cities and counties in Nebraska
Live alerts and local storm history for each city, grouped by the county it is in.
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.