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Lincoln weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Lincoln as part of Lancaster County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Lincoln

135 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lincoln since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 83. The most recent was on April 17, 2025 (rated unknown).

EF0: 51EF051EF1: 49EF149EF2: 23EF223EF3: 7EF37EF4: 3EF43EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Lincoln

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 22, 2004F4Jefferson County54 mi4,400 yd138
August 13, 1952F4Saunders County26.7 mi110 yd020
June 13, 2001F4Seward County8 mi400 yd02
April 28, 1956F3Jefferson County39.3 mi10 yd01
June 15, 1992F3Saline County21 mi500 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
April 17, 2025?Cass County1.3 mi10 yd00
April 17, 2025EF0Cass County0.8 mi50 yd00
July 1, 2024EF1Lancaster County2.3 mi300 yd00
May 24, 2024EF0Saunders County0.1 mi60 yd00
May 24, 2024EF0Seward County0 mi20 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Lancaster County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning361September 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch105August 19, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory98March 15, 2026
Wind Advisory80March 31, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory71September 17, 2026
Red Flag Warning55March 28, 2026
Flood Advisory53August 19, 2026
Heat Advisory50September 8, 2026
Flood Watch39September 30, 2026
Freeze Warning31October 17, 2026

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