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Rock County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Rock County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 27 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 69 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 42 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 14, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Rock County, Nebraska showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Rock County, Nebraska. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Rock County hail map

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

69
Events (12 mo)
27
Hail
42
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
75
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 19, 2026 hail event near Newport, Rock County, Nebraska, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 19, 2026 hail event (1.75") near Newport. 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.

Storm exposure for an address in Rock County

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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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 433 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Springview, moving east 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 · Rock County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 743 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Rose, or 25 miles southeast of Bassett. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. 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... Sybrant.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1118 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bassett, moving northeast at 45 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... Bassett, Stuart, Newport, and Mariaville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 729 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bassett, 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... Bassett, Newport, and Mariaville. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“At 501 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Brewster, moving northeast at 20 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, Duff, and Johnsons Corner.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Saturday, August 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 22, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 214 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles north of Rose, or 17 miles south of Bassett, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“At 142 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Newport, or 7 miles northeast of Bassett, moving southeast at 45 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 · Rock County

Friday, August 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 655 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Stuart, or 18 miles east of Bassett, moving southeast 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... O'Neill, Atkinson, Stuart, and Emmet.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 414 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles east of Springview, moving southeast 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... Newport and Mariaville. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“At 720 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Springview, moving east at 40 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... Springview, Burton, Nets Peak, Mills, Brocksburg, and Mariaville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 17, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northwest of Amelia, or 24 miles southeast of Bassett, 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... Emmet.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Rose, or 20 miles north of Taylor, moving east at 20 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 · Rock County

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 113 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ainsworth to 9 miles northwest of Rose to 8 miles northeast of Brewster. Movement was east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 75 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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.

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 30, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 327 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Springview to near Ainsworth to 8 miles south of Johnstown. 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“At 443 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 14 miles east of Wewela to 9 miles southeast of Springview to near Ainsworth. Movement was east at 40 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 620 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Herrick to 8 miles east of Springview to 9 miles north of Johnstown. Movement was east at 45 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 · Rock County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 72 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 1, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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.

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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock County

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, June 3, 2026 storm activity in Rock 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Monday, May 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newport, or 15 miles east of Bassett, moving east-northeast at 20 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... Stuart and Dustin.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 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 · Rock County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, panhandle, southwest, and west central Nebraska. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...High winds combined with falling snow may create reduced visibility. Any additional fire starts may rapidly spread. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 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 · Rock 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 primarily on east-west routes.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“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 · Rock County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...A portion of north central Nebraska. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock 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 · Rock County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Rock 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 Rock County recently?

Yes — 27 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Rock County?

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