Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 52 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 38 high-wind reports with gusts up to 74 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 Lancaster County
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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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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, July 27, 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
Tuesday, July 7, 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
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 4 NW Roca SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 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
Thursday, June 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 3 WSW Bennet SPC verified report
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 5 W Lincoln SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 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
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Malcolm SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
3 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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Large amount of hail. Quarter to half dollar size. Quickly melting. (OAX)”
- 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
Thursday, March 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Hallam SPC verified report
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 4 E Denton 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 in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 52 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.
Has there been hail in Lancaster County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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