Omaha weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Omaha, NE right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Omaha as part of Douglas County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Omaha
130 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Omaha since 1950, killing 6 people and injuring 285. The most recent was on April 17, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Omaha
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1975 | F4 | Sarpy County | 8 mi | 267 yd | 3 | 133 |
| April 26, 2024 | EF4 | Washington County | 31.9 mi | 1,900 yd | 0 | 4 |
| August 13, 1952 | F4 | Saunders County | 26.7 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 20 |
| April 26, 2024 | EF3 | Pottawattamie County | 40.3 mi | 1,900 yd | 1 | 3 |
| August 18, 1968 | F3 | Douglas County | 21.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | EF0 | Cass County | 2.2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 17, 2025 | EF3 | Douglas County | 8.1 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Pottawattamie County | 0.3 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | EF1 | Harrison County | 0.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Sarpy County | 3.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Douglas County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 211 | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 97 | April 7, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 91 | August 13, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 89 | March 13, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 87 | September 17, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 81 | August 13, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 50 | September 2, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 36 | September 30, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 36 | March 28, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 35 | January 26, 2026 |
About Omaha
- Population: 489,265 (2024 estimate)
- County: Douglas County
- State: Nebraska