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Johnson County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Johnson County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 22 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 18 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 Johnson County, Nebraska showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Johnson County, Nebraska. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Johnson County hail map

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

22
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
18
Wind
1
Tornado
2"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 18, 2026 tornado event near 4 NNE Elk Creek, Johnson County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 18, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 4 NNE Elk Creek. 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 Johnson County

Current NEXRAD radar over Johnson County, Nebraska with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Johnson 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 · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.75" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — wind to 60 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 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Johnson 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.

“Emergency management reported tree damage in town. (OAX)”

SPC verified report · Cook

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1230 AM CDT, multiple public mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 40-55 mph from Lancaster to Gage county. These winds will likely continue eastward before diminishing by 3 AM. Hazard: 40-55 mph wind gusts Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1059 PM CDT, multiple public mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 40-55 mph from Saline and Jefferson through Pawnee counties. Hazard: 40-55 mph wind gusts Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Monday, May 18, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Johnson 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.

“A tornado developed in open fields near the intersection of 625 Avenue and 725 Road... and moved quickly east. The tornado damaged many trees... flipped pivots... and d (OAX)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNE Elk Creek

“Lots of large tree limbs down. Time is estimated. (OAX)”

SPC verified report · Tecumseh

Thursday, April 23, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, April 23, 2026 storm activity in Johnson 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.

“Delay report from emergency management of measured 2 inch hail north of Tecumseh... NE. (OAX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Tecumseh

“Estimated quarter size hail... but largely pea size. (OAX)”

SPC verified report · 3 WNW Elk Creek

Saturday, March 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Friday, March 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. AFFECTED AREA...Thurston, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. 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 · Johnson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down a few trees and power lines. Isolated power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few isolated gusts to 70 mph are possible. WHERE...Portions of eastern Nebraska and west-central into southwest Iowa. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. A few gusts to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Very strong winds may cause damage to trees and isolated to scattered power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...Until midnight CDT tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Thurston, Antelope, Pierce, Wayne, Boone, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Platte, Monona, Colfax, Dodge, Washington, Butler, Saunders, Douglas, Sarpy, Harrison, Shelby, Seward, Lancaster, Cass, Otoe, Pottawattamie, Saline, Mills, Montgomery, Jefferson, Gage, Fremont, Johnson, Page, Nemaha, Pawnee, and Richardson Counties. TIMING...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Johnson County

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, September 16, 2025 storm activity in Johnson 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.

“Delayed report. 2 foot diameter tree down... stop sign blown over... outdoor awning thrown over fence... and various other smaller branches down within an approximately (OAX)”

SPC verified report · Tecumseh

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Johnson 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 Johnson County recently?

Yes — 3 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 Johnson County?

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