National Weather ServiceNebraskaHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 46 high wind warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 23 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 9th most of any state. 2026 through September: 20, 36% above the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Kimball was covered most often (113 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Nebraska get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 20 |
| 2025 | 46 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2008 | 23 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Nebraska get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Nebraska?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimball | 113 | 22 | April 3, 2026 |
| Cheyenne | 102 | 20 | April 3, 2026 |
| Banner | 101 | 19 | April 3, 2026 |
| Morrill | 87 | 14 | April 3, 2026 |
| Scotts Bluff | 87 | 18 | April 3, 2026 |
| Dundy | 86 | 12 | March 15, 2026 |
| Hitchcock | 80 | 13 | March 15, 2026 |
| Red Willow | 71 | 12 | March 15, 2026 |
| Box Butte | 68 | 15 | March 12, 2026 |
| Dawes | 67 | 17 | March 12, 2026 |
| Deuel | 61 | 11 | March 15, 2026 |
| Garden | 61 | 12 | March 15, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nebraska.