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Clay County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Clay County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 30 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 106 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 76 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.

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

Clay County hail map

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

106
Events (12 mo)
30
Hail
76
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 10, 2026 hail event near Trumbull, Clay County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 10, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Trumbull. 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 Clay County

Current NEXRAD radar over Clay County, Nebraska with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Clay 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 1 storm day · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 3 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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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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, July 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 925 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Silver Creek to near Archer to near Cairo to near Poole. Movement was southeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Blue Hill, or 18 miles south of Hastings, 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Blue Hill and Rosemont around 1105 PM CDT. Lawrence around 1115 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 856 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Libory to near Kearney. Movement was southeast at 55 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... Grand Island, Gibbon, Wood River, Shelton, and Alda around 900 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1106 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Odessa to near Holstein to near Rosemont. Movement was northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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 1056 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Juniata, or 7 miles west of Hastings, moving east 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 · Clay County

“At 1132 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glenvil, or 9 miles southeast of Hastings, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and hail up to penny size, but mostly smaller. 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 · Clay County

Friday, June 19, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, June 19, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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.

“Corrects source of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 W Clay Center. EM relayed photos of building damage at MARC... including garage door blown in and part of roof ri (GID)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Clay Center

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 10, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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.

“Report from Facebook... time estimated from Radar. (GID)”

SPC verified report · Trumbull

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 821 PM CDT, an automated weather station reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Palmer to near Central City to near Henderson to near Saronville to near Fairfield. Movement was east at 70 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 · Clay County

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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.

“2 large trees down and a power pole snapped in Trumbull. Time estimated from radar. (GID)”

SPC verified report · Trumbull

Saturday, June 6, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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 1234 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Giltner, or 13 miles southeast of Grand Island, moving east at 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 1223 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grafton, or 14 miles south of York, moving southeast 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fairmont around 1230 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Giltner to near Inland to near Ayr. Movement was northeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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 146 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Strang, or 29 miles northwest of Fairbury, moving north at 20 mph. These storms have had a history of producing 50 mph and greater wind gusts in Thayer county. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 403 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm a few miles north of Sutton, or 17 miles southwest of York, moving north 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... Henderson and Lushton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 852 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Palmer to near Chapman to near Doniphan. 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... Giltner, Chapman, Phillips, and Archer around 855 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, May 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 22, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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 601 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Giltner to Glenvil to near Campbell. Movement was east 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 525 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hansen to near Roseland to Campbell. Movement was east at 35 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 416 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Nora, or 29 miles northwest of Belleville, moving north at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Edgar, Davenport, Ruskin, Oak, Ong, and Nora.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Pea to dime sized hail... 50-60 mph winds. (GID)”

SPC verified report · Clay Center

Friday, May 15, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 25, 2026 storm activity in Clay 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 217 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glenvil, or near Hastings, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Inland around 225 PM CDT. Harvard around 235 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“At 1231 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Inavale to 9 miles north of Lebanon. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Red Cloud around 1235 PM CDT. Cowles around 1245 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Grand Island to Trumbull to Roseland. Movement was east at 20 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... Grand Island, Hastings, Phillips, Roseland, Trumbull, and Ayr around 625 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, March 28, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, March 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS TODAY INTO TONIGHT... WINDS...This afternoon into this evening, out of the south to southwest, sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting up to around 25 to 30 MPH. Then after midnight tonight into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WINDS...Today into this evening, out of the south to southwest...sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting 20 to 30 MPH. After midnight tonight night into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, March 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Saturday into Early Sunday Morning... WINDS...On Saturday into Saturday evening, out of the south to southwest...sustained 10 to 20 MPH and gusting 20 to 30 MPH. After midnight Saturday night into early Sunday morning, abruptly turning northerly behind a strong cold front and gusting at least 40 to 50 MPH.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North to northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may damage trees. Localized power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 29 below zero expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, February 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Friday, January 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds sustained as high as 35 to 45 mph, with gusts 55 to 65 MPH. WHERE...Portions of north central Kansas and central, east central, and south central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Very strong winds could cause damage to trees. Localized power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Clay County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 106 severe weather events in Clay 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 Clay County recently?

Yes — 30 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Clay County?

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