Loup County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Loup County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 24 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 28 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 4 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Loup County
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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, August 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Taylor to 8 miles west of Sargent. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
“At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles west of Taylor, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Taylor around 1140 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.5" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 907 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles west of Taylor, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 859 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Anselmo, or 22 miles south of Brewster, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Merna, Anselmo, Victoria Springs State Recreation Area, Lillian, Milburn, Round Valley, Linscott, Walworth, and Gates.”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 817 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Elsmere, or 15 miles north of Brewster, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Rose, Raven, Duff, Pony Lake, Sybrant, Jones Lake, Twin Lakes State Wildlife Management Area, and Johnsons Corner.”
- Hail 0.75" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area to 9 miles west of Sargent to 6 miles southwest of Anselmo. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 508 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles north of Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area, or 20 miles north of Burwell. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Carson Lake.”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area to near Comstock. Movement was northeast at 50 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.”
“At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles north of Arnold, or 18 miles northeast of Stapleton, moving northeast at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1209 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Brewster, moving east at 35 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...”
“At 855 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Dunning, or 17 miles southwest of Brewster, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 430 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Brewster, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Brewster, Fox Bayou, and Almeria Meadow State Wildlife Management Area.”
“At 358 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles north of Victoria Springs State Recreation Area, or 16 miles west of Taylor, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2.75"
- Hail 2.75" 9 NNE Taylor SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles north of Brewster, moving east at 25 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... Johnsons Corner.”
“At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Brewster, moving northeast at 25 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... Rose, Fox Bayou, and Almeria Meadow State Wildlife Management Area.”
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Dunning to 6 miles north of Broken Bow. Movement was north 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 939 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burwell, moving north at 45 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Loup County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Loup County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Loup County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Loup County recently?
Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 2.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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