Brown 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 Brown County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 26 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 45 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 19 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Brown County
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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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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Wind 70 mph 5 N Ainsworth SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 116 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast of Valentine National Wildlife Refuge to near Brownlee. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Elsmere, or 15 miles north of Brewster, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rose, Raven, Duff, Pony Lake, Sybrant, Jones Lake, Twin Lakes State Wildlife Management Area, and Johnsons Corner.”
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“At 327 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Springview to near Ainsworth to 8 miles south of Johnstown. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Valentine National Wildlife Refuge to 11 miles northwest of Brownlee to 19 miles south of Merritt Reservoir. Movement was southeast at 35 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.”
- Wind 70 mph 5 N Ainsworth SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Herrick to 8 miles east of Springview to 9 miles north of Johnstown. 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 543 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Millboro to near Norden to 7 miles southeast of Valentine. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles west of Naper to 10 miles northeast of Johnstown. Movement was northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Arnold, or 18 miles northeast of Stapleton, moving northeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 517 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Halsey, or 20 miles southeast of Thedford, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Brewster, Dunning, Halsey, Linscott, and Hawley Flats. This includes Highway 2 between mile markers 227 and 247.”
“At 430 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Brewster, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Brewster, Fox Bayou, and Almeria Meadow State Wildlife Management Area.”
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, or 22 miles south of Valentine, moving northeast at 30 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...”
“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles north of Brewster, moving east at 25 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... Johnsons Corner.”
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Brownlee, or 13 miles north of Thedford, moving north at 45 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...”
“At 1034 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ainsworth, moving north at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northwest of Johnstown, or 20 miles southeast of Valentine, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. 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...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...High winds combined with falling snow may create reduced visibility. Any additional fire starts may rapidly spread. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles primarily on east-west routes.”
- Wind 65 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”
- Wind 65 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Scattered showers will will quickly move west to east across the area through the evening. Brief west to northwest wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible in and near the showers. A lightning strike or two cannot be ruled out. Be prepaired for sudden wind gusts through the evening.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 8 W Ainsworth SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Brown County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 45 severe weather events in Brown 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 Brown County recently?
Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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