York County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
49
Tornado reports
260
Hail reports
19
Floods since 1996
730
All events
10
Deaths
$97.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in York County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 49 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
This is a continuation of the tornado that started in northern Fillmore County. This tornado was the second to be rated an EF3 that affected south central Nebraska, starting in far northern Fillmore County before traversing a portion of York County and passing north of Cordova in…
Tornado F3 Tornado
Sustained southerly winds of at least 30 MPH and frequent gusts over 40 MPH resulted in an extended period of blowing dust out of freshly tilled fields. This dust crossed portions of Interstate 80, resulting in quickly changing visibility, down to zero at times. A 29 vehicle pile…
Light freezing drizzle across the area resulted in slick roads, which played a role in a fatal accident near the Waco interchange of Interstate 80. Two people were killed when their vehicle lost control and became pinned under a semi.
Light freezing drizzle across the area resulted in slick roads, which played a role in a late evening fatal accident one mile west of the Henderson interchange on Interstate 80. A SUV lost control and crossed the median into an oncoming semi, killing all 4 passengers in the SUV.
Wind gusts estimated to be at least 75 MPH, accompanied by hail up to the size of quarters, resulted in widespread damage mainly focused in the Waco area. Multiple irrigation pivots were overturned, a few grain bins were damaged or destroyed, trees were damaged, and power outages…
Hail ranging in size anywhere from quarters to 2.5 inches in diameter was reported across York and in Waco. The largest stones of 2-2.5 inches in diameter were reported in the city of York. Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH was reported in York. Damage to trees and canopies …
Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH. Hail ranged in size from quarters to 2.5 inches in diameter in York. Some tree and canopy damage was reported on the York College campus.
Wind gusts in this area were estimated to have peaked near 105 MPH. Damage included a number of overturned irrigation pivots and snapped wooden power poles. A large outbuilding was also damaged, an approximately 60 foot tall concrete silo was toppled, and a grain bin was blown of…
Most hail in and around York ranged in size from quarters to ping pong balls. The largest hail, tennis ball size, was reported by a storm chaser on the east side of York.
Amongst the widespread damage from wind and hail, it was determined an EF2 tornado occurred. The tornado formed about two miles west-southwest of Lushton and immediately damaged three farmsteads. Damage included, but was not limited to the following: a garage being torn from a ho…
This tornado touched down approximately 5 miles south of York, traveling along a 16 mile path before lifting 12 miles northeast of York. It crossed over Interstate 80 approximately 1.3 miles east of the York interchange. This tornado had a maximum width of 400 yards and maximum w…
This tornado touched down approximately 4 miles southwest of Bradshaw, moving to the north-northeast and dissipating approximately 4 miles southeast of Polk, near the York and Polk County line. As the tornado approached Highway 34 west of Bradshaw, a metal outbuilding and grain b…
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Sustained speeds near 40 MPH and wind gusts exceeding 50 MPH were common throughout the day based on surrounding observations.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported along this path.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts anywhere from 55 to near 70 MPH were common across the area. The peak measured wind gust for the county was 62 MPH, measured by the York Airport AWOS.
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts ranged anywhere from 8 to 12 inches. The highest reported totals included 10 to 12 inches in both the York and Waco areas, as well as 8.0 inches from Henderson and 3 miles west of Gresham. This snow, combined with the strong northerly winds, resulted in widesprea…
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts were based to be near 60 MPH, based on surrounding area observations.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Transient bands of at times heavier snow combined with strong north-northwest winds gusting over 50 MPH at times resulted in brief periods of near-blizzard conditions due to snow squalls. Overall snowfall amounts were less than one inch.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were generally in the 2 to 5 inch range, with the highest reported total of 5.0 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observer located three miles west of Gresham.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Some of the coldest wind chills of the event were recorded across the county, including -43 degrees by the York Airport AWOS.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were generally in the 2 to 4 inch range, with the highest reported total of 3.8 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observer located three miles north of York.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total amounts generally in the 1 to 3 inch range were reported across the county.
High Wind High Wind
A peak gust of 60 MPH was measured by the York Airport AWOS.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 65 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located in York.
Hail Hail
Hail up the size of half dollars fell for a few minutes in McCool Junction.
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported on the northeast side of York.
Drought Drought
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Measured and estimated snowfall totals ranged from a trace to 1 inch. Freezing drizzle mainly on the evening of the 25th resulted in some slick roads.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 3 inches across the county.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Any additional snowfall during this period was light. A reinforcing push of northerly winds gusting between 35 and 45 MPH resulted in blowing and drifting of the snowfall from the 11-12th, causing poor visibility and hazardous conditions through the daytime hours on the 13th.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A Nebraska Mesonet site located two miles west of York recorded wind chills of -37 at 11:25 AM on January 13th and -37 at 5:00 AM on January 14th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow amounts of 7 to 12 inches fell across the county. Measured amounts included 11.0 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer located six miles north of Bradshaw, 9.0 inches from a social media report located five miles west of Benedict, and 6.5 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observers …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 |
| 2022 | 34 | 1 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 41 | 4 |
| 2013 | 18 | 3 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 19 | 1 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 3 |
| 1999 | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 2 |
| 1997 | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1994 | 18 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 | 3 |
| 1984 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 4 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 7 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 2 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
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