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Cherry County Storm Activity

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

Cherry County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 242 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 150 hail reports with hail up to 3.5" and 91 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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 Cherry County, Nebraska showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Cherry County, Nebraska. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

242
Events (12 mo)
150
Hail
91
Wind
1
Tornado
3.5"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 30, 2026 tornado event near 20 N Mullen, Cherry County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 30, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 20 N Mullen. 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 Cherry County

Current NEXRAD radar over Cherry County, Nebraska with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Cherry 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 3 storm days · 12 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 12 storm days · 21 SPC verified reports · 37 NWS warnings — hail to 2.5", wind to 79 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Brownlee, or 17 miles northeast of Mullen, moving southeast 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... Brownlee, Giant Hill, Norway, and Highway 83 crossing the North Loup River.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 1221 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles west of Brownlee, or 17 miles northeast of Mullen, moving southeast 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... Brownlee, Giant Hill, Norway, and Highway 83 crossing the North Loup River.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 841 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ellsworth, or 25 miles east of Alliance, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 1121 PM CDT/1021 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 19 miles southwest of Merritt Reservoir to near Seneca to 14 miles north of Ringgold. Movement was northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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.

“Numerous large broken limbs and uprooted trees reported near Big Creek Ranch. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 22 N Mullen

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 3.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 843 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Valentine National Wildlife Refuge, or 22 miles south of Valentine, moving east 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 27 miles southeast of Gordon, moving east at 25 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. This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 185 and 208.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 70 mph

“Mostly peas with a few quarters. Time estimated from radar. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSW Merritt Reservoir

“At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Hay Springs to near Alliance. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 8, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 629 AM CDT/529 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Mullen, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Mullen around 545 AM MDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Hecla and Kelso. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 610 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Merriman, or 22 miles southeast of Martin, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Cody, Cody Lake, and Eli. This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 143 and 164.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 80 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 30, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 835 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merriman, or 15 miles south of Martin, moving north at 15 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... Merriman. This includes the following highways... Highway 20 between mile markers 129 and 139.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 423 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merriman, or 21 miles south of Martin, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Eli. This includes Highway 20 between mile markers 138 and 149.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 611 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 24 miles southeast of Gordon, moving south 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... Morgan Lake. This includes Highway 61 between mile markers 186 and 190.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 536 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southeast of Gordon, moving southeast at 15 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Cherry County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Monday, July 27, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cody, or 28 miles southeast of Martin, moving east at 30 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... Cody, Kilgore, and Nenzel.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 524 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cody, or 28 miles southeast of Martin, moving east at 30 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... Cody, Kilgore, and Nenzel.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 64 mph

“At 618 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Merriman, or 19 miles south of Martin, moving east at 20 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... Merriman, Highway 61 Crossing The Niobrara River, and Eli. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 820 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Seneca, or 15 miles northwest of Thedford, moving southeast 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... Norway.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 820 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Seneca, or 15 miles northwest of Thedford, moving southeast 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... Norway.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Monday, July 6, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 706 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hay Springs, moving east at 25 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 · Cherry County

“At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 20 miles south of Gordon, moving southeast 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 · Cherry County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

“At 743 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cody, or 30 miles southeast of Martin, moving southeast at 15 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... Cody, Schoolhouse Lake, and Steer Creek Campground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Medicine Lake, or 24 miles southeast of Martin, moving southeast 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 · Cherry County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"

“At 1013 PM CDT/913 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mullen, moving east 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... Mullen, Seneca, Norway, Highway 97 crossing the Dismal River, and Kelso.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 1013 PM CDT/913 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mullen, moving east 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... Mullen, Seneca, Norway, Highway 97 crossing the Dismal River, and Kelso.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 611 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles east of Box Butte Reservoir to 6 miles south of Rushville to 15 miles south of Gordon. Movement was north 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 · Cherry County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 324 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Lacreek Wildlife Refuge to 7 miles southeast of Merriman. Movement was east at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

11 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 28, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 739 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles southwest of Medicine Lake, or 35 miles southeast of Gordon, moving north at 25 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 · Cherry County

“At 200 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sicangu Village, or 7 miles north of Valentine, moving east at 45 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Cherry County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Friday, June 26, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 79 mph

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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

“At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 22 miles southeast of Rushville to 22 miles northwest of Ashby to 6 miles north of Ellsworth. Movement was southeast at 30 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 · Cherry County

“At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Brownlee, or 11 miles north of Thedford, moving south 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... Purdum.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Merritt Reservoir, or 33 miles north of Mullen, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Merritt Reservoir. This includes Highway 97 between mile markers 94 and 120.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles southwest of Merritt Reservoir, or 33 miles north of Mullen, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Merritt Reservoir. This includes Highway 97 between mile markers 94 and 120.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 734 PM CDT/634 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles east of Whitman, or 17 miles west of Mullen, moving northeast at 40 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 · Cherry County

Monday, June 8, 2026

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

“At 1128 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southwest of Medicine Lake, or 32 miles southeast of Gordon, moving northeast at 20 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 · Cherry County

“At 1213 AM CDT/1113 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers across the area. 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 · Cherry County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 740 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles northeast of Ellsworth to 14 miles southeast of Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 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 · Cherry County

Friday, June 5, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Valentine, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Valentine, Crookston, Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River, and Smith Falls State Park. This includes the following highways... Highway 20 between mile markers 179 and 206.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Valentine, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Valentine, Crookston, Highway 97 crossing the Niobrara River, and Smith Falls State Park. This includes the following highways... Highway 20 between mile markers 179 and 206.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 715 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles southeast of Gordon, moving east at 25 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 · Cherry County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 11 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 931 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Norden, or 19 miles east of Valentine, moving northeast at 10 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... Norden and North River Trail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 837 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over White Clay, or near Pine Ridge, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 725 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ellsworth to 21 miles west of Hyannis to 9 miles southwest of Ashby. Movement was northeast at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 17, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 610 PM CDT/510 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Mullen, moving northeast at 40 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 · Cherry County

“At 610 PM CDT/510 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Mullen, moving northeast at 40 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 · Cherry County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1024 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Chadron, moving east at 70 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 · Cherry County

Friday, May 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers 10 miles south of Brownlee, or 11 miles north of Thedford, moving southeast 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... Thedford, Dunning, Halsey, Purdum, Highway 83 crossing The Dismal River, and Natwick.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 448 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of showers 10 miles south of Brownlee, or 11 miles north of Thedford, moving southeast 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... Thedford, Dunning, Halsey, Purdum, Highway 83 crossing The Dismal River, and Natwick.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Sunday, May 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 751 PM CDT/651 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 20 miles south of Medicine Lake to 11 miles north of Hyannis to 6 miles south of Ashby. Movement was southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 609 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles east of Gordon to 8 miles north of Ellsworth. Movement was east at 35 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 · Cherry County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Cherry 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 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Medicine Lake, or 38 miles north of Mullen, moving northeast 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 · Cherry County

“At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles southeast of Medicine Lake, or 38 miles north of Mullen, moving northeast 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 · Cherry County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

4 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

4 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph

Monday, September 22, 2025

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1039 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 16 miles southwest of Merritt Reservoir to 25 miles northwest of Mullen to 13 miles north of Whitman. Movement was southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

“At 1122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Merritt Reservoir to 16 miles southwest of Valentine National Wildlife Refuge to 11 miles northwest of Mullen. Movement was 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Cherry County

Sunday, September 21, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Trained spotter reports hail ranging from pea to 1.25 inches in Merriman. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · Merriman

“Trained spotter estimated 60 mph thunderstorms wind gusts with pea sized hail. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · Merriman

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph

“ASOS station KVTN Valentine Airport. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Valentine

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 242 severe weather events in Cherry 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 Cherry County recently?

Yes — 150 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.5" recorded.

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