National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

A small and brief tornado touched down the afternoon of May 17, 2017 between Pilger and Wisner Nebraska, or approximately 2 miles east of Pilger.  A damage survey team has determined the following:  Approximate touchdown time, 348 pm cdt.  Path length, 0.38 miles.  Max path width, 50 yards. Max EF rating, EF1.