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Kimball County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Kimball County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 7 tornado reports among 144 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 73 hail reports with hail up to 2.75" and 64 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 19, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Kimball County hail map

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

144
Events (12 mo)
73
Hail
64
Wind
7
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
Sep 19, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 13, 2026 tornado event near 7 SSE Bushnell, Kimball County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 13, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 7 SSE Bushnell. 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.

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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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 745 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Bushnell to near Potter to near Peetz. Movement was northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 659 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pine Bluffs to 9 miles south of Oliver Reservoir to 13 miles south of Kimball Municipal Airport. Movement was northeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Friday, September 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 842 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kimball to near Dix to 8 miles south of Potter. Movement was northeast at 25 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 · Kimball County

“At 709 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hereford, or 29 miles east of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Thursday, September 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Dix, or 11 miles northeast of Kimball, moving north 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Monday, September 7, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Courthouse And Jail Rock to near Bushnell. Movement was east at 45 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 · Kimball County

“At 712 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Redington to near Potter. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Potter, or 16 miles east of Kimball, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 755 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Courthouse And Jail Rock to 8 miles northeast of Potter to 7 miles south of Dix to 12 miles south of Kimball Municipal Airport. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1033 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Harrisburg to near Dix, or extending from 20 miles south of Scottsbluff to 8 miles southeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 418 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 9 miles south of Potter, or 18 miles southeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 30 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... Sidney, Potter, Brownson, Sidney Municipal Airport, Lorenzo, and Cheyenne County Fairgrounds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Hubbard Hill to 10 miles north of Bushnell to 9 miles northeast of Pawnee Buttes. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer, or 10 miles east of Cheyenne, moving northeast at 45 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 124 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area to near Oliver Reservoir to near Grover to 13 miles north of Purcell. Movement was southeast at 40 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 · Kimball County

“At 1243 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Henry to near Albin to 7 miles northwest of Natural Fort. 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 25, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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 1109 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northwest of Montrose to 10 miles southeast of Harrisburg. Movement was east at 55 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 · Kimball County

“At 525 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Redington, or 24 miles northeast of Kimball, 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... Courthouse And Jail Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, August 22, 2026

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

“Spotter reported nickel to quarter sized hail and 40 to 50 mph winds. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Kimball

“At 555 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer to near Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport. Movement was east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Friday, August 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"

“Center Pivot flipped along CR69 with one tree blown over. Roof panel missing from barn. Determined to be straight line wind damage from RFD. Time estimated from radar. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 4 SW Potter

Friday, August 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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 509 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Potter, or 19 miles east of Kimball, moving east 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. Locations impacted include... Potter and Brownson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 348 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Redington, or 24 miles northeast of Kimball, moving 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 58 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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.

“Deputy EM reported damage in a corn field... about 100 yards long and 50 feet wide... with objects scattered in random directions. Time estimated based off of radar. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 7 SSE Bushnell

“At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Oliver Reservoir, or 11 miles southwest of Kimball. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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 · Kimball County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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.

“[Landspout] Photo received of landspout circulation west of Highway 71. Time matched from radar. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 13 SSE Bushnell

“At 414 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Panorama Point, or 20 miles southwest of Kimball, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Accumulating small hail is likely. Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and larger hail stones up to half inch possible. Impact: Accumulating hail may cause issues on local and unpaved roadways.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 647 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Redington to near Potter. Movement was southeast at 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 730 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Oliver Reservoir, or 11 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east 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 · Kimball County

“At 631 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pine Bluffs Municipal Airport, or 24 miles west of Kimball, moving east at 15 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 838 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Bushnell, or 14 miles southwest of Kimball, moving northeast at 25 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1045 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Granite Canon to near Carpenter. Movement was northeast at 30 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 · Kimball County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 812 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hubbard Hill to 12 miles southwest of Redington to Dix. Movement was east at 50 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 846 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Minatare to near Courthouse And Jail Rock to near Brownson. Movement was east at 35 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 · Kimball County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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

“At 457 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Potter, or 13 miles west of Sidney, moving northeast at 25 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 · Kimball County

“At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dix, or near Kimball, moving northeast at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Kimball, Dix, and Kimball County Fairgrounds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bushnell, or 14 miles west of Kimball, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Accumulating small hail is also possible. 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 · Kimball County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 141 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Broadwater to near Dix. Movement was northeast at 45 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 · Kimball County

“At 1201 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Kimball, 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 · Kimball County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“A band of gusty showers has started to move into southern portions of the Nebraska Panhandle. Wind gusts up to 60mph have been recorded in Banner County with these showers. Gusty showers will continue for the next 1 to 3 hours for this area with occasional gusts up to 60mph possible, especially under decaying showers.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 735 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Keota, or 37 miles southwest of Kimball, moving northeast at 35 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... Panorama Point.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Friday, June 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 722 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dix, or 12 miles northeast of Kimball, moving northeast at 5 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... Redington.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Oliver Reservoir, or 14 miles southwest of Kimball, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1206 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles east of Albin to North Cheyenne. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Monday, June 22, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.5", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 22, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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.

“[Landspout] Landspout over an open field. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 7 S Kimball

“Trained Spotter reported 2 inch hail falling out of core on HWY 71. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 13 S Kimball

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Harrisburg, or 20 miles north of Kimball, moving northeast at 60 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 · Kimball County

“At 314 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brownson, or 11 miles west of Sidney, moving northeast at 40 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 · Kimball County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 718 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Potter, or 14 miles west of Sidney, 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 · Kimball County

“At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near Dix, or near Kimball, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, and half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Dix.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Thursday, June 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 312 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Albin, or 20 miles northwest of Kimball, moving northeast at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 527 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Bluffs, or 19 miles west of Kimball, moving north 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 2.75", wind gusts up to 58 mph, 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 30, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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.

“Video confirmation of ground circulation being tilted and stretched into thunderstorm updraft. Tiny condensation funnel attached to cloud base above the ground circulat (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 9 SSE Bushnell

“Kimball County EM reported an ongoing tornado with debris. Was also indicated via radar imagery. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 10 SSE Bushnell

Friday, May 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 448 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from near Albin to near Pine Bluffs. Movement was north at 15 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 432 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles east of Albin to Pine Bluffs. Movement was northwest at 15 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 · Kimball County

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 405 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Panorama Point, or 20 miles southwest of Kimball, moving northwest at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Sunday, May 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 727 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Albin, or 25 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... La Grange, Albin, Melbeta, Harrisburg, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, and Wrights Gap.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Meriden Rest Area, or 33 miles northwest of Kimball, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... La Grange, Albin, Harrisburg, Meriden Rest Area, Gun Barrel, and Wycross.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, May 21, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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 manager observed a quick tornado spinup that lasted about 30 seconds. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 3 SE Kimball

“NWS Employee reported a tornado due west of location. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 4 NNW Kimball

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Kimball 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 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Oliver Reservoir, or 11 miles northwest of Kimball, 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. Locations impacted include... Redington.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“At 815 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Harrisburg, or 18 miles northwest of Kimball, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Minatare, Melbeta, Harrisburg, Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area, and Wrights Gap.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

“Corrects previous hail report from 14 SSE Bushnell. (CYS)”

SPC verified report · 14 SSE Bushnell

“At 445 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pine Bluffs, or 20 miles west of Kimball, moving southeast at 35 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 · Kimball County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Box Butte County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and isolated thunder along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of Manning Ranch to 7 miles south of Laramie County Fairgrounds at Archer. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Brief strong gusts around 60 mph possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

Friday, April 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT this 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Nebraska, Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, Morrill County, and Scotts Bluff County. In Wyoming, East Laramie County. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball 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. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday. 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this 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 · Kimball 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. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT Sunday. 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, Northern Sioux County, Scotts Bluff County, and Southern Sioux County. WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM MDT Sunday. 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 · Kimball County

Friday, March 13, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Saturday afternoon. Winds will shift northwest late Saturday evening with gusts up to 65 mph possible through Sunday early afternoon. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Saturday afternoon. Winds will shift northwest late Saturday evening with gusts up to 65 mph possible through Sunday early afternoon. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball 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 · Kimball 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 · Kimball 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 · Kimball 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 · Kimball County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this 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 · Kimball County

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Banner County and Kimball County. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. 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 · Kimball County

Monday, February 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Cheyenne County, Kimball County, and Scotts Bluff County. WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday 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 · Kimball 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 · Kimball 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 · Kimball County

Monday, February 16, 2026

3 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 · Kimball County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Banner County, Kimball County, and Northern 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 · Kimball County

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Strong westerly winds gusting 40 to 55 mph are expected to continue through the mid afternoon hours on Tuesday for far eastern Wyoming and much of the Nebraska panhandle. In addition, low relative humidity and dry fuels will lead to the rapid spread of any new grassland wildfire starts. Outdoor burning is discouraged today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kimball County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 19, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 144 severe weather events in Kimball 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 Kimball County recently?

Yes — 73 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" 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 Kimball County?

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