Pawnee County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Pawnee County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 20 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jun 9, 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.
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 Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1059 PM CDT, multiple public mesonet stations reported wind gusts of 40-55 mph from Saline and Jefferson through Pawnee counties. Hazard: 40-55 mph wind gusts Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 81 mph, 1 tornado report
“Report of multi-vortex tornado east of Hwy 99 and Hwy 8. (OAX)”
“Caller reported an 81 mph wind gust measured from a personal weather station. Also reported 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs broken. (OAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 6 SW Pawnee City SPC verified report
- Wind 81 mph 3 ESE Lewiston SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 4 W Humboldt SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 SE Lewiston SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 71 mph
- Wind 71 mph 4 N Burchard SPC verified report
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 4 S Elk Creek SPC verified report
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (OAX)”
- Hail 1" 4 SE Lewiston SPC verified report
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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee 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 Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Pawnee 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 Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pawnee 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 Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 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 Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Pawnee County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pawnee County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was on Jun 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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