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Banner County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Has it hailed in Banner County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 70 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 133 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 63 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Banner County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Banner County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

133
Events (12 mo)
70
Hail
63
Wind
0
Tornado
2.5"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 22, 2026 hail event near 10 SW Mcgrew, Banner County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 22, 2026 hail event (2.5") near 10 SW Mcgrew. 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.

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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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Bushnell to near Potter to near Peetz. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, September 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 739 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles northeast of Lingle to Henry to near La Grange. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Thursday, September 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles west of Harrisburg, or 24 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrisburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Dix, or 11 miles northeast of Kimball, moving north at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, September 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hawk Springs State Recreation Area, or 23 miles south of Torrington, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, September 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Courthouse And Jail Rock to near Bushnell. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Redington to near Potter. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, September 5, 2026 storm activity in Banner County, Nebraska
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Redington, or 22 miles northeast of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bridgeport State Recreation Area, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1033 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Harrisburg to near Dix, or extending from 20 miles south of Scottsbluff to 8 miles southeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Hubbard Hill to 10 miles north of Bushnell to 9 miles northeast of Pawnee Buttes. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 322 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms extending from Hawk Springs to 10 miles west of Gun Barrel to 6 miles north of Rocking Star Ranch. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

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

“At 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area to near Oliver Reservoir to near Grover to 13 miles north of Purcell. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 1243 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Henry to near Albin to 7 miles northwest of Natural Fort. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 storm activity in Banner County, Nebraska
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1109 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Montrose to 10 miles southeast of Harrisburg. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 525 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Redington, or 24 miles northeast of Kimball, moving east at 20 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... Courthouse And Jail Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, August 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1001 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lusk to Torrington Municipal Airport to near La Grange. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hawk Springs, or 21 miles southwest of Torrington, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 1130 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Chimney Rock National Historic Site, or 20 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1029 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Morrill, or 12 miles east of Torrington, moving southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, August 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 545 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chugwater to near Albin. Movement was north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, August 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

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

“At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Redington, or 24 miles northeast of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 301 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Harrisburg, or 19 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Harrisburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 335 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrisburg, or 17 miles south of Scottsbluff, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Redington to near Potter. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McGrew, or 13 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 730 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Oliver Reservoir, or 11 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 75 mph

Thursday, July 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 556 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Harrisburg, or 17 miles southwest of Scottsbluff, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrisburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 812 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hubbard Hill to 12 miles southwest of Redington to Dix. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Minatare to near Courthouse And Jail Rock to near Brownson. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 215 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Gering, or near Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dix, or near Kimball, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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... Kimball, Dix, and Kimball County Fairgrounds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 747 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Redington, or 28 miles northeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bushnell, or 14 miles west of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Accumulating small hail is also possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1201 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Kimball, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“A band of gusty showers has started to move into southern portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. Wind gusts up to 60mph have been recorded in Banner County with these showers. Gusty showers will continue for the next 1 to 3 hours for this area with occasional gusts up to 60mph possible, especially under decaying showers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, June 26, 2026

11 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

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

“At 728 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Courthouse And Jail Rock, or 29 miles southeast of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 909 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harrisburg, or 21 miles south of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1206 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles east of Albin to North Cheyenne. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Banner County, Nebraska
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 114 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Meriden Rest Area, or 35 miles northwest of Kimball, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Albin.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hawk Springs Reservoir, or 24 miles south of Torrington, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 814 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Angora to near Redington to 14 miles south of Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 429 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 8 miles south of Flahertys Corner to near Lake Minatare State Recreation Area to near Harrisburg. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Harrisburg, or 20 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Dix, or near Kimball, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dix.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 413 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gering, or near Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 312 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Albin, or 20 miles northwest of Kimball, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 602 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument to 9 miles north of Lake Alice to Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout near Albin, or 26 miles west of Kimball, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Banner County, Nebraska
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Storm Chaser reported a few quarter-sized hail stones around 6PM. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 9 NE Harrisburg

“At 600 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrisburg, or 18 miles south of Scottsbluff, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 727 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Albin, or 25 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... La Grange, Albin, Melbeta, Harrisburg, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, and Wrights Gap.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Meriden Rest Area, or 33 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... La Grange, Albin, Harrisburg, Meriden Rest Area, Gun Barrel, and Wycross.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 357 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles east of Albin, or 17 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 10 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... Harrisburg.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, or 15 miles south of Scottsbluff, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Banner County, Nebraska
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 932 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Redington, or 29 miles northwest of Sidney, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Oliver Reservoir, or 11 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Redington.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 416 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gun Barrel, or 29 miles northeast of Cheyenne, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and isolated thunder along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Manning Ranch to 7 miles south of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Brief strong gusts around 60 mph possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, April 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Saturday afternoon. Winds will shift northwest late Saturday evening with gusts up to 65 mph possible through Sunday early afternoon. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Saturday afternoon. Winds will shift northwest late Saturday evening with gusts up to 65 mph possible through Sunday early afternoon. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, February 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, and Scotts Bluff County. WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Monday, February 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, and Northern Sioux County. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Strong westerly winds gusting 40 to 55 mph are expected to continue through the mid afternoon hours on Tuesday for far eastern Wyoming and much of the Nebraska panhandle. In addition, low relative humidity and dry fuels will lead to the rapid spread of any new grassland wildfire starts. Outdoor burning is discouraged today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Banner County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Banner County, NE?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 133 severe weather events in Banner County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Banner County recently?

Yes — 70 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Banner County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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