Thurston County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Thurston County, Nebraska has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 30 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 1 hail report with hail up to 1" and 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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.
Thurston County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Thurston County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Thurston County
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Check an address 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.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1114 PM CDT, the public reported gusty showers near Craig, or 8 miles west of Tekamah, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. with these showers. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 52 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 52 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 65 mph, 1 tornado report
“An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Highway 77 and tracked northeast damaging trees and the roofs of homes. The tornado impacted locations near baseball fields on the (OAX)”
“Wind damage in Winnebago and points south. Trees down. Possible tornado damage. (OAX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 S Winnebago SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph Pender SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 3 WNW Macy SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Pender SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Winnebago 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Thurston 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Thurston 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Pierce, Thurston, and Wayne 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 Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Thurston County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Thurston County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was on Jun 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Thurston 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 Thurston County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Thurston 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.