Cedar County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Cedar County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 14 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 113 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 Cedar County
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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.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" Fordyce SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 52 mph
“At 240 AM CDT, multiple public mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 45-52 mph from Boone to Knox Counties. Hazard: 45-55 mph wind gusts Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 52 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
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 Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.”
- Wind 50 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Cedar County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Cedar County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 14 severe weather events in Cedar County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Cedar County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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