Saline County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Saline County, Nebraska recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 36 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 25 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.
Saline County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Saline County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Saline 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.
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 Saline County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Report from EM relayed via NWSChat. (OAX)”
“Flattened crops on both sides of Highway 15 near Western. (OAX)”
- Wind 66 mph 4 W Western SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 WSW Wilber SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 SW Swanton SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 E Swanton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSE Western SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Swanton SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail 7.5 miles south of Friend. (OAX)”
- Hail 1.75" 8 S Friend SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 NNE Friend SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown Friend SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large trees and limbs down on roads. Time is estimated. (OAX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 S Crete SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5", wind gusts up to 73 mph
“Lots of hail on the ground. Measured hail of approx. 2 inches. (OAX)”
“Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). (OAX)”
- Hail 2.5" De Witt SPC verified report
- Hail 2" Crete SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 6 N Western SPC verified report
- Wind 73 mph 5 NNE Western SPC verified report
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Delayed social media report and photo of quarter sized hail stones. Time estimated based on radar. (OAX)”
- Hail 1" 3 ENE Dorchester 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 Saline 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 Saline 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 Saline County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Saline 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 Saline County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Saline County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Saline 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 Saline County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Saline 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 Saline County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Saline County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 14, 2025
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Large branch down on house near Friend. Reported via social media. Time estimated from radar. (OAX)”
“Trees and power lines down. Power poles snapped. (OAX)”
- Wind 59 mph 2 W Dorchester SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Friend SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 NE Tobias SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Saline County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 36 severe weather events in Saline 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 Saline County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" 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 Saline 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.