Lancaster County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Lancaster County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 54 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 39 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 14, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Lancaster County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lancaster County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
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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.
Monday, September 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“3 to 6 inch diameter branches down. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Davey SPC verified report
Saturday, September 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1036 AM CDT, broadcast media reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Eagle to 4 miles east of Douglas to 3 miles west of Sterling. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Pea to Penny size hail. Rainfall rates of 1" per hour. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 955 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Emerald to 3 miles southwest of Cortland to 5 miles northwest of Jansen. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Spotter reports winds gusting over 70 mph via Social Media. (OAX)”
“Gust debris broke window in automobile. Gust estimate speed of 50 mph. (OAX)”
- Wind 70 mph 5 NE Garland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Lincoln SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Personal weather station measured wind gust. (OAX)”
- Wind 68 mph 5 WNW Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 5 ESE Crete SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report correcting the location. Tagged in social media post reporting a large tree down in downtown Lincoln. Time estimated from wind rep (OAX)”
“Large tree limbs down from a maple tree in Raymond... NE. Image shared via social media and time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Wind 58 mph 4 WNW Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Raymond SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report of photos shared via social media of tree damage at multiple homes in the vicinity of 84th and Pioneer. Photos include a tree knocked over... trunk split (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Lincoln SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 4 NW Roca SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5", wind gusts up to 74 mph
“Delayed report received via social media of hail measured up to golf ball sized. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
“Delayed report of a measured 74 mph wind gust. Time estimated with radar. (OAX)”
- Hail 2.5" 7 WNW Raymond SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 5 ENE Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind 74 mph 5 SW Valparaiso SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph 5.8 S Waverly SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 3 SSE Valparaiso SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 SE Lincoln SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 E Lincoln SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NNW Roca SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hickman SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 3 WSW Bennet SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 5 W Lincoln SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“ASOS station KLNK Lincoln Airport. (OAX)”
“Personal weather station gust to 66 mph. (OAX)”
- Wind 70 mph 4 NW Waverly SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 5 WNW Lincoln SPC verified report
- Wind 66 mph 4 NW Greenwood SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 3 ESE Malcolm SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lincoln SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Malcolm SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Reported through emergency management. (OAX)”
“Delayed report with photo via social media. Also reported damage to vehicle hood. (OAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 ESE Pleasant Dale SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 ENE Lincoln SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 5 N Lincoln SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 3 NE Lincoln SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...Until noon CDT today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Nebraska. WHEN...From 6 AM to noon CDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster 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 Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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 Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster 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 Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Iowa, Mills, Montgomery, and Pottawattamie Counties. In Nebraska, Butler, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Cass, Lancaster, and Seward Counties. WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible.”
- Wind 60 mph Lancaster County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Hallam SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lancaster County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" 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 Lancaster County?
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