Madison County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Madison County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 35 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 101 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Semi blown over. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 S Norfolk SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous large tree branches down and a power pole knocked over. Some residents without power. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown Madison SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1047 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles east of Bartlett to 4 miles west of Spalding to 4 miles northeast of Greeley to 5 miles west of Wolbach. Movement was east at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and previous reports of dime size hail.”
- Hail 0.75" Madison County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Image relayed from social media of a 2 ft diameter tree blown down... time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSE Norfolk SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 101 mph
“As measured at a personal weather station. Destroyed well-anchored car port. (OAX)”
“Personal weather station measured wind gust. (OAX)”
- Wind 101 mph 2 SE Hadar SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 NW Norfolk SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 2 S Norfolk SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Norfolk SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Meadow Grove SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Personal weather station measured wind gust. (OAX)”
- Wind 80 mph 6 NNE Newman Grove SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 640 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were reported along a line extending from 5 miles west of Madison to 5 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids. Movement was southeast at 15 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... Albion, Madison, Humphrey, Newman Grove, St.”
- Wind 55 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 64 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 64 mph 6 NNE Newman Grove SPC verified report
- Wind 52 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Madison 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Madison 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Cuming, Madison, and Stanton 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 Madison County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Madison County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Madison 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 Madison County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded.
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