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Lincoln County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Lincoln County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 170 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 86 hail reports with hail up to 3.5" and 82 high-wind reports with gusts up to 91 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 Lincoln County, Nebraska showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Lincoln County, Nebraska. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Lincoln County hail map

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

170
Events (12 mo)
86
Hail
82
Wind
2
Tornado
3.5"
Max hail
91
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 29, 2026 tornado event near 11 NE Dickens, Lincoln County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 29, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 11 NE Dickens. 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 Lincoln County

Current NEXRAD radar over Lincoln County, Nebraska with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Lincoln 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 6 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 70 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 10 storm days · 7 SPC verified reports · 17 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 91 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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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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, August 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 711 PM CDT/611 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Roscoe, or 13 miles southeast of Ogallala, moving east at 20 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... Wallace.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 608 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Maxwell, or 18 miles southeast of North Platte, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1007 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Platte, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... North Platte, Maxwell, North Platte Airport, and Keith.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Monday, August 3, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 3, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 809 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Gandy to 13 miles north of Brady. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Arnold around 815 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 740 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Ringgold, or 13 miles south of Tryon, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Lincoln, southwestern Logan and southeastern McPherson Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 445 AM CDT/345 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Roscoe, or 11 miles southeast of Ogallala, moving east at 10 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... Paxton and Madrid.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 804 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Platte Airport, or near North Platte, moving east at 25 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 · Lincoln County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 759 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Brady, or 20 miles north of Curtis, moving east at 25 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 · Lincoln County

“At 602 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Dickens, or 12 miles north of Hayes Center, moving south at 10 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph

Thursday, July 9, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wallace to 9 miles northeast of Hayes Center. Movement was east at 35 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 · Lincoln County

“At 114 AM CDT/1214 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Elsie to 12 miles southeast of Madrid. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wallace, Elsie, and Grainton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1013 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wallace, or 23 miles southwest of North Platte, moving east at 20 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... Wallace, Dickens, and Somerset.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 754 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Arnold, or 20 miles southeast of Stapleton, moving east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 449 PM CDT/349 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Paxton, or 23 miles east of Ogallala, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Perkins, southeastern Keith and west central Lincoln Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 339 PM CDT/239 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Paxton, or 18 miles east of Ogallala, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Paxton and Sarben. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 141 and 155.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 257 AM CDT/157 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Chappell to 8 miles northwest of Madrid to 8 miles east of Hayes Center. Movement was northeast at 20 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 · Lincoln County

“At 203 AM CDT/103 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Amherst to 7 miles east of Palisade. Movement was northeast 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 · Lincoln County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 930 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Maloney State Recreation Area, or near North Platte, moving northeast at 25 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 · Lincoln County

“At 902 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Wellfleet, or 11 miles north of Curtis, moving northeast at 20 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 · Lincoln County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"

“Social media photo. Time estimated from radar. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 4 ESE North Platte

“At 1227 AM CDT/1127 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles northeast of Imperial, moving northeast at 30 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... Wallace, Madrid, Elsie, and Grainton.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“At 1112 PM CDT/1012 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong outflow winds along a line extending from 17 miles north of Sutherland to near Sarben to 8 miles southeast of Paxton. Movement was northeast at 60 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 · Lincoln County

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 754 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hershey, or 10 miles west of North Platte, moving east southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 1205 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Tryon, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... North Platte around 1240 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 with photo via social media. Time estimated from radar. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 6 S North Platte

“At 936 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Hayes Center, moving east at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 204 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Curtis, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Curtis around 210 AM CDT. Moorefield around 215 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Maywood and Hansen Memorial Reserve State Wildlife Management Area.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 129 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Curtis, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Moorefield around 135 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Maywood.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 742 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles north of North Platte, moving northeast at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 631 AM CDT/531 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Madrid, or 13 miles northeast of Grant, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Paxton, Sarben, and Nevens. This includes Interstate 80 in Nebraska between mile markers 136 and 154.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Monday, June 8, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Curtis, moving northeast at 30 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... Curtis and Moorefield. This includes Highway 83 between mile markers 43 and 44.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 741 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Maxwell, or 12 miles southeast of North Platte, moving northeast at 20 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 · Lincoln County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph

Monday, June 1, 2026

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

“At 924 PM CDT/824 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles north of Sarben, or 21 miles southeast of Arthur, moving northeast at 35 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 · Lincoln County

“At 840 PM CDT/740 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Ogallala to Madrid to 8 miles northeast of Wauneta. Movement was east at 40 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 · Lincoln County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 30, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 521 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Palisade, or 10 miles south of Hayes Center, moving north 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 · Lincoln County

Friday, May 29, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 3.5", 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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.

“Storm Spotter reported tornado via Twitter. (LBF)”

SPC verified report · 9 N Wellfleet

“At 917 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles west of Stockville, or 11 miles south of Curtis, moving northeast at 15 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Monday, May 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1027 PM CDT/927 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Paxton, or 18 miles southeast of Ogallala, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Paxton and Sarben.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 952 PM CDT/852 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Roscoe, or 12 miles east of Ogallala, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Paxton, Sarben, Nevens, and Broganville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, May 23, 2026

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 622 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merna, or 13 miles northwest of Broken Bow, moving east at 50 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 · Lincoln County

“At 539 PM CDT/439 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Gandy to near Maxwell to 6 miles southeast of Dickens. Movement was east at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Sunday, May 17, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 329 AM CDT/229 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sutherland to 6 miles southeast of Paxton. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 317 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of North Platte Airport, or 14 miles northeast of North Platte, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Arnold, Gandy, Logan, Pleasant Hill, and Hoagland. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Lincoln 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 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Moorefield, or 9 miles northeast of Curtis, moving north at 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“At 734 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Wallace, or 14 miles northwest of Hayes Center, moving east at 10 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... Marengo and Somerset.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, March 28, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Friday, March 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. 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 · Lincoln County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ this evening to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Friday, February 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“At 306 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Arnold to near Maxwell. Movement was southeast at 50 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 · Lincoln County

“At 159 PM CST/1259 PM MST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles south of Swan Lake to 7 miles southwest of Oshkosh. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Lewellen around 105 PM MST.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Saturday, January 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Friday, January 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST /5 PM MST/ this evening. 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 · Lincoln County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Scattered showers will will quickly move west to east across the area through the evening. Brief west to northwest wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible in and near the showers. A lightning strike or two cannot be ruled out. Be prepaired for sudden wind gusts through the evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

“Scattered showers will will quickly move east to west across the area through the evening. Brief west to northwest wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible in and near thew showers. Be prepaired for sudden wind gusts through the evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Lincoln County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 170 severe weather events in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County recently?

Yes — 86 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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