Tornado Alerts Near Merriman, NE 69218

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Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level High

Average per year 5.6 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 279 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Merriman

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	90 mi	Aug 3, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	52 mi	Jul 15, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	82 mi	Jun 17, 2025
EF2	Considerable damage	11.4 mi × 880 yd	None	33 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	6.6 mi × 10 yd	None	33 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	4.9 mi × 10 yd	None	32 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	38 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	44 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	5.5 mi × 10 yd	None	36 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 10 yd	None	44 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF2	Considerable damage	19 mi × 2200 yd	None	60 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	64 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 10 yd	None	62 mi	Apr 27, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	14.4 mi × 500 yd	None	73 mi	Jun 25, 2024
EF2	Considerable damage	8.9 mi × 500 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 25, 2024
EF3	Severe damage	16.8 mi × 500 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	48 mi	Jun 25, 2024
EF0	Light damage	3.1 mi × 25 yd	None	123 mi	May 23, 2024
EF0	Light damage	3.3 mi × 25 yd	None	121 mi	May 23, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	105 mi	May 23, 2024
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 200 yd	None	105 mi	May 23, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	105 mi	May 23, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	105 mi	May 23, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	5.2 mi × 430 yd	None	121 mi	May 23, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	104 mi	May 23, 2024
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	61 mi	May 23, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 200 yd	None	119 mi	May 23, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	97 mi	Aug 8, 2023
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 18, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	91 mi	Jun 23, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	17 mi	Jun 6, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 5, 2022
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	121 mi	May 16, 2022
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 3, 2021
EF0	Light damage	1.2 mi × 20 yd	None	127 mi	Jul 12, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 195 yd	None	97 mi	Jun 17, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 17, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	112 mi	Jun 17, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	128 mi	Jun 17, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 162 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 17, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	9.2 mi × 10 yd	None	71 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	9.2 mi × 10 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	9.2 mi × 10 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	8 mi × 100 yd	None	86 mi	Jun 12, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 26, 2016
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 26, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	99 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	96 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	94 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	41 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	4.6 mi × 75 yd	None	47 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	50 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	59 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF0	Light damage	3.2 mi × 30 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 6, 2016
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 150 yd	None	49 mi	Jun 28, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 60 yd	None	40 mi	Jun 28, 2016
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	21 mi	May 24, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	21 mi	May 24, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	17 mi	May 15, 2015
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	43 mi	May 15, 2015
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	52 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	1.7 mi × 40 yd	None	60 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 40 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 40 yd	None	19 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	19 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 40 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 17, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 6, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	27 mi	Jun 6, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 60 yd	None	38 mi	Jul 20, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 33 yd	None	28 mi	Jun 21, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 21, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 35 yd	None	35 mi	Jun 16, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	96 mi	May 18, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	117 mi	Mar 29, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	118 mi	Mar 29, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	124 mi	Jul 18, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	120 mi	Jul 3, 2012
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	35 mi	Aug 18, 2011
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	132 mi	Jun 25, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.7 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Jun 13, 2011
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	40 mi	Jul 3, 2010
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	44 mi	Jun 22, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	116 mi	Jun 11, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	103 mi	Jun 7, 2010
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	79 mi	Jun 7, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	115 mi	Jun 15, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 9, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 5, 2009
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 10 yd	None	69 mi	May 12, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 20 yd	None	116 mi	Aug 13, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	68 mi	Jun 23, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 350 yd	None	108 mi	Apr 23, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	121 mi	Jul 13, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	110 mi	Jul 12, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 50 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 21, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 21, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	121 mi	May 27, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	110 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 20 yd	None	115 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	120 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	64 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 150 yd	None	23 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	20.6 mi × 100 yd	None	96 mi	Mar 28, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	118 mi	Mar 24, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	113 mi	Mar 24, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	108 mi	Aug 9, 2006
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 20 yd	None	125 mi	Jul 26, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 20, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	116 mi	Jun 10, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	104 mi	Jun 10, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 10, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Jun 10, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 10, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	2.1 mi × 50 yd	None	79 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	80 mi	Jun 6, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	118 mi	May 17, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	30 mi	Apr 19, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	64 mi	Aug 15, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	124 mi	Jun 20, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	94 mi	Jun 10, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 20 yd	None	95 mi	Jun 10, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	100 mi	Jun 10, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 10, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	10 mi × 220 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	124 mi	Jun 10, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	77 mi	May 22, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	91 mi	May 22, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	105 mi	May 22, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 21, 2003
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	138 mi	Jul 7, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 20, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 20, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	61 mi	Jun 20, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	63 mi	May 23, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 10 yd	None	65 mi	May 3, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 10 yd	None	47 mi	Aug 26, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	119 mi	Aug 24, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	114 mi	Jun 7, 2002
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 40 yd	None	8 mi	Jul 25, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	139 mi	Jul 1, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 110 yd	None	112 mi	Jun 29, 2001
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 440 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 12, 2001
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 880 yd	None	92 mi	Jun 9, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 29, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	63 mi	Jun 29, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 5 yd	None	115 mi	May 17, 2000
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	117 mi	Aug 17, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	106 mi	Aug 17, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	106 mi	Aug 17, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	116 mi	Aug 17, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	6 mi × 300 yd	None	116 mi	Jul 19, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 19, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	79 mi	Jun 30, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	124 mi	Jun 27, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	117 mi	Jun 27, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 40 yd	None	132 mi	Jun 26, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	24 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	53 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	42 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	44 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	35 mi	Jun 5, 1999
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	35 mi	Jun 3, 1999
EF1	Moderate damage	17 mi × 300 yd	None	37 mi	Jun 3, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	41 mi	Aug 28, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 15 yd	None	36 mi	Aug 28, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	115 mi	Aug 28, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	115 mi	Aug 28, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	114 mi	Jun 25, 1997
EF0	Light damage	50 mi × 50 yd	None	108 mi	Aug 2, 1996
EF0	Light damage	10 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	Aug 2, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	123 mi	Jul 25, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	106 mi	Jul 7, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	10 mi	Jul 7, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Jun 18, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 18, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	87 mi	Jun 5, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	101 mi	Jun 5, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	61 mi	May 15, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	136 mi	Jul 17, 1995
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 100 yd	None	114 mi	Oct 5, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	71 mi	Jul 6, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	64 mi	Jul 1, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 8, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 25 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 8, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	74 mi	Jun 8, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	May 5, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	74 mi	Jul 28, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 21, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	103 mi	Jul 21, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	59 mi	Jul 6, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	50 mi	Jun 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	73 mi	Jul 9, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	84 mi	Jun 18, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 17, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	104 mi	Jun 17, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 23 yd	None	118 mi	May 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 23 yd	None	119 mi	May 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	84 mi	Aug 22, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	36 mi	Jul 20, 1990
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 200 yd	None	77 mi	May 27, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	112 mi	May 18, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	42 mi	May 18, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	47 mi	May 18, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	121 mi	May 18, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	113 mi	May 13, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	121 mi	May 13, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	90 mi	May 13, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	103 mi	May 13, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 30 yd	None	24 mi	Aug 29, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 14, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	47 mi	Jun 29, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	80 mi	Jun 29, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 29, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	117 mi	Jun 6, 1989
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 13 yd	None	120 mi	Aug 3, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	11 mi	Jun 13, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	68 mi	May 30, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	122 mi	May 18, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 70 yd	None	113 mi	Apr 24, 1988
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	103 mi	Jul 6, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 27, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Jun 27, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 8, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	111 mi	May 17, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	64 mi	Jun 21, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	113 mi	Apr 17, 1986
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	49 mi	Sep 7, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	53 mi	Sep 7, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 27 yd	None	29 mi	Aug 8, 1985
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 20 yd	None	58 mi	May 28, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 17 yd	None	113 mi	Jul 16, 1984
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	111 mi	Jun 16, 1984
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	103 mi	Jul 15, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	61 mi	Aug 23, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	104 mi	Jun 22, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 30 yd	None	71 mi	Jun 4, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 40 yd	None	46 mi	Jun 4, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 4, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	0.8 mi × 40 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 4, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	56 mi	May 23, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	49 mi	Jul 21, 1981
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 17 yd	None	53 mi	Jul 18, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	14.4 mi × 30 yd	None	113 mi	Jun 13, 1981
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	100 mi	Oct 15, 1980
EF2	Considerable damage	11.3 mi × 30 yd	None	66 mi	Aug 10, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	21.8 mi × 33 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	47 mi	Jun 21, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	7.3 mi × 80 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 21, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	43 mi	Jun 14, 1980
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	63 mi	Jun 6, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	111 mi	May 31, 1980
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	21 mi	Jul 31, 1979
EF0	Light damage	0.8 mi × 20 yd	None	129 mi	Jun 27, 1979
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 27, 1979
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	135 mi	Jul 19, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	15 mi	Jun 25, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	11.1 mi × 300 yd	0 dead, 8 hurt	32 mi	Jun 25, 1978
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	120 mi	May 27, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	120 mi	May 27, 1978
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	117 mi	Aug 7, 1977
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	76 mi	Jul 10, 1977
EF0	Light damage	7.8 mi × 40 yd	None	82 mi	Jul 10, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	15.9 mi × 30 yd	None	10 mi	Jul 10, 1977
EF0	Light damage	18.8 mi × 50 yd	None	33 mi	May 18, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	19.7 mi × 50 yd	None	42 mi	May 18, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	111 mi	May 18, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	55 mi	May 18, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	84 mi	May 18, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	117 mi	Apr 11, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	114 mi	Aug 15, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	108 mi	Jul 30, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 28, 1976
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	120 mi	Jun 23, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Merriman over 48 years

279

Total tornados on record

5.6

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

210

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

EF5

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 GRANT, NE Jun 25, 2024

16.8 mi path 1 injured

EF2 CHERRY, NE May 18, 1977

19.7 mi path

EF2 GARDEN, NE Apr 27, 2025

19 mi path

EF2 CHERRY, NE Jul 10, 1977

15.9 mi path

EF2 CHERRY, NE Apr 27, 2025

11.4 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

⚡

Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Merriman sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Current month Peak for Merriman

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Merriman with live tracking