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Butler County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Has it hailed in Butler County, Iowa recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 7 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 60 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 53 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Butler County, Iowa showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Butler County, Iowa. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

60
Events (12 mo)
7
Hail
53
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 14, 2026 hail event near Greene, Butler County, Iowa, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 14, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Greene. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Butler County

Current NEXRAD radar over Butler County, Iowa with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Butler County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — hail to 1.75" Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Butler County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report via mPING. Time estimated via radar. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 7 E Greene

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, July 26, 2026 storm activity in Butler County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Damage to outbuilding roof along with tree damage. Time estimated from radar. Via KWWL-TV. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSE Dumont

Monday, July 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 20, 2026 storm activity in Butler County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report. Farm outbuildings damaged. One destroyed. Will assess drone overflight and satellite in the coming days for the possibility of a tornado. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 5 NE Ackley

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Butler County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“small branches down via social media. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Clarksville

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Gusty east to southeast winds will occur on the backside of the departing thunderstorms. Gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected and may last up to an hour. WHERE...Much of Central, North Central and South Central Iowa. WHEN...During the pre-dawn hours this morning. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 storm activity in Butler County, Iowa
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Quarter sized hail reported by Butler County EMA north of Parkersburg. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · 4 N Parkersburg

“Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail falling in Bristow at this time. (DMX)”

SPC verified report · Bristow

Saturday, March 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Friday, March 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. AFFECTED AREA...Thurston, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS DEVELOPING AND PERSISTING TONIGHT... .A significant winter storm will move across the area through tonight. Widespread snow will fall across Iowa with higher amounts of 6+ inches possible north and east. Winds will gust 55 to 65+ mph, resulting in significant drifting of snow and visibility reductions to white-out conditions at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65 mph expected. The highest wind gusts will be late this afternoon and this evening. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Iowa. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible. WHERE...Portions of eastern Nebraska and west-central into southwest Iowa. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few gusts to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Very strong winds may cause damage to trees and isolated to scattered power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Friday, March 13, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

10 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...Until midnight CDT tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Iowa, Mills, Montgomery, and Pottawattamie Counties. In Nebraska, Butler, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster, and Seward Counties. WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Much of northern Iowa and portions of central Iowa. WHEN...From Thursday night into Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue This Afternoon... .Strong and gusty west winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels are resulting in conditions conducive for rapid fire growth. AFFECTED AREA...All of central Iowa. WIND...West wind 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values of 15 to 25%.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern into central Iowa. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Iowa. WHEN...From 8 AM to 4 PM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions are Expected Wednesday... .Strong and gusty west wind combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire growth. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Sunday, January 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Localized snow showers and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of a dusting. Winds gusts of 40 to 50 mph with a few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central into northeastern Iowa. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. IMPACTS...Plan on periods of reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Friday, January 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS OR SNOW SQUALLS POSSIBLE THROUGH EARLY EVENING... .Snow showers and snow squalls remain possible through early this evening. This activity may bring brief but intense snow rates, which will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less at times, and quickly cover roads creating hazardous travel conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“...LOCALIZED WHITEOUT CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN SNOW SQUALLS TODAY... .Snow showers and snow squalls will become more widespread this afternoon as a cold front arrives from northwest. This activity will move southeast by the afternoon before diminishing tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...STRONG WINDS RESULTING IN BLOWING SNOW THIS MORNING... .Very strong winds will continue over much of Iowa this morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Strong winds may interact with snowpack on the ground, leading to blowing and drifting of snow. Scattered snow showers in conjunction with the strong winds may lead to brief visibility reductions this morning.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...STRONG WINDS RESULTING IN BLOWING SNOW TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop over much of Iowa later tonight and into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Strong winds will interact with snowpack on the ground, leading to blowing and drifting of snow.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

“...STRONG WINDS AND BLOWING SNOW WILL OCCUR TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop this evening and tonight, with the strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow on the ground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Monday, December 8, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR DUE TO SIGNIFICANT BLOWING SNOW TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING... .Very strong winds will develop Tuesday evening with the strong wind gusts persisting into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are expected. Much of the area has 6 inches or more of snow on the ground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Butler County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Butler County, IA?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 60 severe weather events in Butler County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Butler County recently?

Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.

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