Franklin County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Franklin County, Nebraska? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 39 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 mph, plus 12 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Franklin County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Heartwell to near Hildreth to near Ragan. Movement was southeast at 40 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Overton to near Holdrege to near Oxford. 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... Holdrege and Atlanta around 1240 AM CDT. Funk and Ragan around 1245 AM CDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1209 AM CDT, automated weather stations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Ravenna to 7 miles north of Funk to near Huntley. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1029 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Hildreth to near Riverton. Movement was northeast at 50 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...”
“At 1002 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hollinger to 11 miles south of Harlan County Dam to near Gaylord. Movement was northeast at 50 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 433 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Franklin, or 23 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, 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.”
“At 338 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Naponee, or 20 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 74 mph
- Wind 74 mph 1 W Hildreth SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 445 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Bellaire, or 35 miles east of Phillipsburg, 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... Inavale.”
“At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Holdrege to near Wilcox to near Ragan. Movement was east at 15 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Unofficial personal weather station. (GID)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 W Franklin SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Upland SPC verified report
Sunday, May 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 526 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Pleasanton to 6 miles northeast of Kearney to 6 miles northwest of Heartwell to Hildreth to near Republican City. Movement was east at 35 mph. Multiple wind gusts near 50 MPH have been reported with this line of storms. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph.”
“At 439 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elm Creek to near Funk to 6 miles southwest of Stamford. Movement was east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 MPH have been observed on the leading edge of this line of thunderstorms. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 657 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Odessa to near Hildreth to near Bloomington to 9 miles south of Naponee to Phillipsburg. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 617 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bertrand to near Atlanta to near Woodruff to 7 miles south of Almena. Movement was east at 35 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 15, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 1 W Hildreth SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 WNW Riverton SPC verified report
Saturday, April 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1244 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Heartwell to near Campbell. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Kenesaw and Holstein around 1250 PM CDT. Roseland around 1255 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 210 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Athol, or 22 miles east of Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Smith, southwestern Webster and southeastern Franklin Counties.”
“At 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Riverton, or 34 miles northeast of Phillipsburg, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Riverton around 255 AM CDT. Inavale around 300 AM CDT.”
- Hail 0.88" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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.”
“WHAT...North-northwest winds sustained 30 to 40 MPH, and gusting 50 to 60 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.”
- Wind 65 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Sustained north-northwest winds at least 30 to 40 MPH, with frequent gusts at least 50 to 60 MPH. 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 damage trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 411 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Litchfield to near Bertrand to Cambridge. Movement was southeast at 50 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON... WINDS...Southwest turning more west through the afternoon. Sustained speeds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to 25 percent. The lowest values between 10 and 15 percent are expected to occur across areas mainly west of Highway 281. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly.”
- Wind 50 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 65 mph Franklin County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Franklin County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Franklin 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 Franklin County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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