Wheeler County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Wheeler County, Nebraska? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 28 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph, plus 13 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
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Last 30 days in Wheeler County
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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, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 3 NW Ericson SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1030 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ericson, or 16 miles northeast of Ord, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Ericson and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area. This includes Highway 281 between mile markers 132 and 141.”
- Hail 0.88" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 517 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ericson, or 17 miles northeast of Ord, moving east at 15 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... Ericson and Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.”
- Hail 0.88" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1253 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of Chambers to near Clearwater. Movement was northeast at 40 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1008 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Hartsuff State Park, or 8 miles southeast of Burwell, moving northeast at 55 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...”
“At 1145 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles south of Amelia to 16 miles southwest of Chambers to 9 miles northeast of Burwell. Movement was northeast at 50 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 100 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bartlett, or 24 miles west of Albion, moving north at 25 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... Bartlett, Ericson, Cumminsville, Four Corners, Pibel Lake State Recreation Area, Buffalo Flats, and Gables.”
- Wind 55 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1026 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Amelia, or 21 miles northeast of Burwell, moving north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Amelia around 1040 PM CDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 9 miles west of Amelia, or 27 miles north of Burwell, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 65 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 60 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Boyd, Garfield, Holt, and Wheeler Counties. WHEN...Until 3 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Any fire starts may rapidly spread.”
- Wind 65 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 70 mph Wheeler County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wheeler County, NE?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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