Platte County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Platte County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 39 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 32 high-wind reports with gusts up to 73 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.
Platte County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Platte County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Platte County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 1 NE Columbus SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph, 3 tornado reports
“NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of a cemetery near 130 Ave southwest of Leigh... (OAX)”
“NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds of 65 mph. The tornado touched down east of Highway 81 to the southeast of Humphrey... NE (OAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 3 WSW Leigh SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SE Humphrey SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 4 SW Cornlea SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 1 NE Platte Center SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SSE Lindsay SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 5 SSW Monroe SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 73 mph
“Measured with a personal weather station. (OAX)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (OAX)”
- Wind 73 mph 2 WSW Leigh SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 E Columbus SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 3 WSW Richland 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 71 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.”
“Corrects previous hail report from Clarkson. (OAX)”
- Wind 71 mph 2 NE Platte Center SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 3 WSW Leigh SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 5 S Monroe SPC verified report
- Wind 52 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 3 SSW Creston SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 2"
“Public report via social media of 2 inch hail. (OAX)”
- Hail 2" 3 ESE Tarnov 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
4 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Platte 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 Platte County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Platte County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Platte 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 Platte County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Platte County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.