Fremont County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Fremont County, Iowa has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 21 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.5" and 16 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 8, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 208 PM CDT, A cluster of strong thunderstorms were reported along a line extending from near Eppley Airfield to 5 miles southwest of Offutt AFB to 3 miles east of Murdock. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1014 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hastings, or 15 miles west of Red Oak, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Sidney SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“A brief tornado developed just east of the Missouri River at approximately 5:29 AM. The tornado produced minor tree damage as it tracked east towards Interstate 29. As (OAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 W Thurman SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“EM reported the Department of Roads was working on clearing trees from roads in the Thurman area. Time is estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown Thurman SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Ping pong ball size hail reported south of Farragut. (OAX)”
- Hail 1.5" 4 S Farragut SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown Imogene SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Tabor SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report
“Video and photo evidence of a small tornado near this location. (OAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 5 SE Riverton SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down a few trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 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...Until midnight CDT tonight.”
“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 9 PM CDT this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Fremont County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Fremont County, IA?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 8, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Fremont 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 Fremont County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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