National Weather ServiceNebraskaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Nebraska
The National Weather Service issued 1,081 severe thunderstorm warnings for Nebraska in 2025 and 975 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1,340, 41% above the average of 953 for those months in 2008-2025. Cherry was covered most often (1,430 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Nebraska get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Nebraska. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1,340 |
| 2025 | 1,081 |
| 2024 | 1,090 |
| 2023 | 1,234 |
| 2022 | 896 |
| 2021 | 649 |
| 2020 | 811 |
| 2019 | 982 |
| 2018 | 853 |
| 2017 | 845 |
| 2016 | 944 |
| 2015 | 886 |
| 2014 | 1,117 |
| 2013 | 1,015 |
| 2012 | 729 |
| 2011 | 1,099 |
| 2010 | 1,019 |
| 2009 | 962 |
| 2008 | 1,338 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry | 1,430 | 396 | September 28, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 1,006 | 247 | September 6, 2026 |
| Custer | 858 | 169 | August 28, 2026 |
| Sheridan | 709 | 217 | September 28, 2026 |
| Sioux | 672 | 188 | September 19, 2026 |
| Buffalo | 663 | 154 | August 30, 2026 |
| Lancaster | 660 | 190 | September 14, 2026 |
| Morrill | 638 | 208 | September 18, 2026 |
| Saunders | 629 | 187 | September 15, 2026 |
| Keith | 627 | 136 | September 17, 2026 |
| Holt | 601 | 138 | September 7, 2026 |
| Garden | 593 | 164 | September 18, 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.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Nebraska in AreaZine's record
NWS North PlatteWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cherry, Grant and Sheridan, NE
Expired 7:45 p.m. MDT, September 27, 2026
NWS North PlatteWarningSeptember 27, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cherry, NE
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 27, 2026
NWS CheyenneWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Dawes, NE
Expired 5:00 p.m. MDT, September 19, 2026
NWS North PlatteWarningSeptember 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Arthur, Garden and Grant, NE
Expired 9:45 p.m. MDT, September 17, 2026
NWS North PlatteWarningSeptember 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Garden, NE
Expired 8:45 p.m. MDT, September 17, 2026
NWS CheyenneWarningSeptember 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Morrill, NE
Expired 8:15 p.m. MDT, September 17, 2026
NWS CheyenneWarningSeptember 17, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Morrill, NE
Expired 7:15 p.m. MDT, September 17, 2026
NWS Omaha/ValleyWarningSeptember 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fremont and Otoe, IA and NE
Expired 10:15 p.m. CDT, September 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.