Knox County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Knox County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 5 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 39 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 102 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 1, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Knox County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Knox County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75", wind gusts up to 102 mph
“Report of baseball size hail resulting in vehicle with broken windshield in Niobrara... relayed by EM via NWSChat. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
“Wind driven hail with wind estimated at over 70 mph. Windows knocked out on west side of home. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Hail 2.75" Niobrara SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" 8 SE Santee SPC verified report
- Wind 102 mph 11 N Bloomfield SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W Crofton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Santee SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Niobrara SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Nebraska Mesonet station gusting to 62 mph. (OAX)”
- Wind 62 mph 4 ENE Bazile Mills SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 10 W Crofton SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Personal weather station measured wind gust. (OAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 3 SSE Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" Verdigre SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 NE Bloomfield SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 NE Winnetoon SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 NNW Bloomfield SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Public weather station reported gust to 63 mph. (OAX)”
- Wind 63 mph 7 N Crofton SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 52 mph
“At 240 AM CDT, multiple public mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 45-52 mph from Boone to Knox Counties. Hazard: 45-55 mph wind gusts Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 52 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From 9 AM to 10 PM CDT Saturday. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 55 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Knox, Cedar, Antelope, Pierce, and Wayne Counties. TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.”
- Wind 50 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
5 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 70 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Iowa and east central and northeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne Counties. WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Knox County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Knox County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 1, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Knox 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 Knox County recently?
Yes — 5 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 Knox County?
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