Gosper County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Gosper County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 12 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 36 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. 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 Gosper 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 857 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lexington to near Willow Island. Movement was southeast at 20 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Personal weather station reports gust to 70mph. (GID)”
- Wind 70 mph 1 NNE Johnson Lake SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles north of Gothenburg to near Johnson Lake to 6 miles south of Smithfield to near Edison. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elwood to near Hendley. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Elwood, Smithfield, and Johnson Lake around 1220 AM CDT. Edison around 1225 AM CDT.”
“At 621 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lexington to near Edison to near Norcatur. 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Lexington, Beaver City, Edison, and Smithfield around 625 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1142 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Stockville to 6 miles south of Indianola. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Cambridge around 1155 PM CDT. Wilsonville around 1200 AM CDT.”
- Wind 55 mph Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph
- Wind 64 mph 3 S Johnson Lake SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 828 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Smithfield to 9 miles northeast of Arapahoe. Movement was northeast 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.88" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Elwood SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 456 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Arapahoe, or 25 miles west of Holdrege, moving northeast 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... Bertrand.”
- Hail 0.88" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, May 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Unofficial personal weather station. (GID)”
“At 1027 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Medicine Creek Reservoir State Recreation Area to near Hendley to 8 miles southeast of Wilsonville. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 59 mph 3 S Johnson Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 23, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“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.”
“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles south of Arnold to 7 miles south of Brady to 7 miles south of Wellfleet. Movement was southeast at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Gosper 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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Gosper 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 Gosper 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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Gosper 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 Gosper 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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 336 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Callaway to 6 miles northeast of Willow Island to 6 miles north of Moorefield. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“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 55 mph Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Gosper 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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Likely Today... WINDS...Northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
- Wind 60 mph Gosper 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 Gosper County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Gosper County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 36 severe weather events in Gosper 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 Gosper County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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