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Dawes 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 Dawes County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 80 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 127 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 47 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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 Dawes County, Nebraska showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Dawes County, Nebraska. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Dawes County hail map

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

127
Events (12 mo)
80
Hail
47
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 28, 2026 hail event near 2 NNW Chadron State Par, Dawes County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 28, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 2 NNW Chadron State Par. 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 Dawes County

Current NEXRAD radar over Dawes County, Nebraska with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Dawes 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 · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 8 storm days · 11 SPC verified reports · 17 NWS warnings — hail to 2", wind to 67 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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Large tree and debris blocking a portion of US20. Time matched from radar. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 5 ESE Chadron

Sunday, August 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 539 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Red Cloud Campground, or 11 miles south of Chadron, moving east at 35 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 · Dawes County

“At 512 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Crawford, or 22 miles southwest of Chadron, moving east at 25 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 · Dawes County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 525 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montrose, or 25 miles south of Edgemont, moving east at 15 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... Montrose and Toadstool Geological Park and Campground.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 232 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Box Butte Reservoir, or 19 miles southwest of Hay Springs, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 NNE Chadron State Park. Mesonet station HRSN1 7 S Chadron - Kings Canyon Raws - Hrs. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Chadron State Par

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 7, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 755 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montrose, or 24 miles south of Edgemont, moving northeast 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... Montrose.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“At 209 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Chadron, moving northeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Dawes County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Monday, July 6, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 741 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chadron State Park, or near Chadron, 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 · Dawes County

“At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hay Springs, moving northeast 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. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Dawes County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Friday, July 3, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 436 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Hay Springs, moving northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“At 358 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Hay Springs to 8 miles northeast of Box Butte Reservoir. Movement was northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1242 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Fort Robinson State Park, or 30 miles west of Chadron, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel size hail, and brief heavy downpours over the South Fork Burn Scar. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation. Burn scar flooding is possible near Fort Robinson. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“At 1102 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, or 28 miles northeast of Torrington, moving northeast at 40 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 · Dawes County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 28, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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.

“Several pictures on social media reported ping pong ball sized hail at Chadron State Park. Picture shows possible larger stones. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · Chadron State Park

Saturday, June 27, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 441 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles north of Van Tassell, or 16 miles east of Lusk, moving northeast at 65 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 · Dawes County

“At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Hemingford, or 16 miles north of Alliance, moving east at 30 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 · Dawes County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 251 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Red Cloud Campground, or 16 miles south of Chadron, 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 · Dawes County

“At 1231 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Whitney Lake, or 14 miles west of Chadron, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Monday, June 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1029 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Whitney Lake, or 15 miles west of Chadron, moving east at 35 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 · Dawes County

“At 959 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ardmore, or 23 miles south of Edgemont, moving southeast at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 211 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Oelrichs, or 17 miles northwest of Chadron, moving southeast 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 · Dawes County

“At 332 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crawford, or 21 miles southwest of Chadron, moving southeast at 35 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... Box Butte Reservoir.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 733 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Chadron Municipal Airport to Box Butte Campground to 6 miles northeast of Lake Alice Number 2. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 73 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 501 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Box Butte Reservoir, or 23 miles southwest of Hay Springs, 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 · Dawes County

“At 434 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Crawford, or 18 miles southwest of Chadron, moving 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 932 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southeast of Montrose, or 27 miles west of Chadron, moving northeast at 30 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 · Dawes County

“At 844 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrison, or 34 miles east of Lusk, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrison, or 26 miles east of Lusk, 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 · Dawes County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 818 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Whitney Lake, or 16 miles west of Chadron, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Whitney Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Chadron Municipal Airport, or 11 miles northwest of Chadron, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Chadron Municipal Airport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

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

“Media received report of quarter-sized hail at Chadron State Park. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNW Chadron State Par

“At 225 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Red Cloud Campground, or 8 miles south of Chadron, moving north 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 938 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Alliance Municipal Airport, or near Alliance, moving north at 30 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 · Dawes County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 413 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chadron to near Roberts Trailhead Campground to 8 miles east of Crawford. Movement was southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Chadron Municipal Airport, or 8 miles northwest of Chadron, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Dawes 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 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 10 miles southeast of Harrison, or 37 miles west of Chadron, moving northeast at 35 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 · Dawes County

“At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Robinson State Park, or 29 miles southwest of Chadron, moving northeast at 55 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 · Dawes County

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 69 mph

“ASOS station KCDR Chadron Airport - Cdr. Occured under a 26 dBZ shower as it was collapsing. Minimal lightning associated with it. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Chadron

Sunday, May 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“ASOS station KCDR Chadron Airport - Cdr. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Chadron

“At 428 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Chadron Municipal Airport to near Whitney to near Crawford. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes 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 expected. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes 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 expected. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, and Morrill County. WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday 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 · Dawes 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 possible. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Dawes 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 · Dawes 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 · Dawes 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 · Dawes 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 · Dawes 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 · Dawes 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 · Dawes County

Monday, February 16, 2026

2 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 · Dawes County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Dawes County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern 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 · Dawes County

Thursday, December 25, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 104 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Agate Fossil Beds National Monument to near Henry. Movement was northeast 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 · Dawes County

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph

“ASOS station KCDR Chadron Airport - Cdr. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 5 W Chadron

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 127 severe weather events in Dawes 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 Dawes County recently?

Yes — 80 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Dawes 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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