Banner County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
31
Tornado reports
132
Hail reports
10
Floods since 1996
388
All events
0
Deaths
$10.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Banner County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Scotts Bluff Emergency Manager and KNEB station manager reported blizzard conditions in Banner County for well over 3 hours. Widespread power outages reported across Banner County from power poles being blown down. Wind gusts were in excess of 50 mph during this time as well from…
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported a few quarter-sized hail stones occurring around 6PM on May 29th. No other reports were received.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gust of 74 MPH measured at the Charlie AWOS site, five miles northeast of Harrisburg Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
NWS/FAA Mesonet station K1BW 9 miles northeast of Albin gusted 61 mph at 12:55 PM on February 17th. This was the first gust recorded for this zone. NWS/FAA Mesonet station K1BW 9 miles northeast of Albin gusted 70 mph at 1:55 PM on February 17th. This was the highest gust recorde…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures ranged from -5 F to -10 F across Banner County from 1/25 into 1/26. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -25 F. Minimum observed wind chill values reached -31 F at the Bravo AWO…
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 62 MPH was observed at K1CW sensor at 11:55 AM MST on 1/16. Multiple sensors across the county recorded strong wind gusts over 60 MPH.
High Wind High Wind
Most observation sites across Banner County reported gusts over 58 MPH. Peak gust of 61 MPH measured at Bravo, near Harrisburg Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
Bravo and Charlie AWOS sites across Banner County reported gusts between 58 to 68 MPH. Peak gust was measured at Charlie, near Harrisburg Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
Brief strong wind gusts over 58 MPH reported. Peak wind gust of 62 MPH reported at Bravo AWOS/FAA site.
Hail Hail
Storm Spotter reports half dollar sized hail in Banner County.
Hail Hail
Video NW of Harrisburg. Photos sent to office with windows broken and large branches down.
Hail Hail
Several reports of golf ball sized hail near and in Harrissburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gusts 60 to 70 mph, along with large hail.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter size hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station reported wind gust of 61mph from nearby thunderstorm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
MPing from Storm Chaser of 64mph wind gust measured with handheld Kestrel.
High Wind High Wind
Peak gust of 63 mph occurred at the Bravo (K1BW) site 9 miles northeast of Albin at 10:53 AM on February 25th. Multiple other gusts between 60 and 65 mph were reported in this zone.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures fell to near -10 F across Banner County from 1/20 into 1/21, with daytime highs generally remaining under 0 F during the afternoon on 1/20. The cold temperatures combined with gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -30 F…
Hail Hail
Spotter reports quarter sized hail 10 miles northwest of Harrisburg.
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reports quarter sized hail 10 miles south of Gering via the Spotter Network.
Hail Hail
Storm chaser reported 1.2 inch hail northwest of Harrisburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter reported wind gusts and pea sized hail.
Hail Hail
A trained weather spotter reported quarter sized hail in the town of Harrisburg.
Hail Hail
A trained weather spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail near the southbound weigh station off Highway 71 in Banner County, approximately 5 miles ESE of Harrisburg.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported 2-inch diameter hail 4 miles E of Harrisburg.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated 60 mph winds with the initial storm outflow, then becoming more consistently 40-45 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Charlie (Gering) AWOS station (K1CW) measured maximum wind gust 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet site Charlie (K1CW), 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg, Nebraska reported these peak wind gusts. Blizzard conditions began to develop around 738 PM MST.
High Wind High Wind
AWOS station Charlie - Gering (K1CW) measured maximum wind gust 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
COOP observer 18 miles west southwest reported 6 inches of snowfall on the morning of the 10th and reported snow was still ongoing.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A second wave of extreme cold occurred across Banner County throughout the day on 1/15, with minimum observed air temperatures ranging from -10 F to -20 F. The cold temperatures combined with gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -30 F. Minimum o…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures fell to near -20 F across Banner County from 1/12 into 1/13, with daytime highs generally remaining under -10 F during the afternoon on 1/13. The cold temperatures combined with gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -35…
Blizzard Blizzard
Trained spotter located 6 miles south of Harrisburg reported one-quarter mile visibility or less in snow and blowing snow. Nearby NEDOR sensor (NE001) along Highway 71 at Banner Road (Mile Marker 34.5) was reporting wind speeds 40 to 50 mph during this time. CoCoRaHS observer loc…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 7.4 inches received from 18 miles west southwest of Bridgeport.
Hail Hail
Report from social media of quarter sized hail south of Harrisburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station K1CW measured maximum wind gust 9 miles east of Harrisburg.
Hail Hail
Report of penny size hail covering the ground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 60 MPH wind gust was reported 12 miles WSW of Harrisburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained weather spotter located 18 miles east of Harrisburg estimated wind gusts to 70 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter located 19 miles east of Harrisburg estimated wind gusts to 60 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Spotter in Harrisburg, Nebraska reported 9 inches of snow at residence. Maximum report was 18 inches 11 miles southeast of Harrisburg, Nebraska.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Observer Harrisburg 9.1 southwest reported new snowfall of 7.4 inches with this event.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
An overnight low temperature of -23 F, combined with sustained winds 25-35 MPH resulted in a period of extreme wind chills across Banner County. Minimum observed wind chill values reached -58 F at K1BW (Bravo, 9 NE of Albin) at 6:55 AM MST on 12/22.
Blizzard Blizzard
Nearby reports of whiteout conditions due to falling and blowing snow on the 13th through the 14th. AWOS mesonet station Charlie (K1CW) 5 miles northeast of Harrisburg reported winds 35 to 40 mph during this time. Additionally, Nebraska Highway 71 was closed through Banner County…
High Wind High Wind
Bravo site K1BW 9 miles northeast Albin reported this wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple sources reported widespread snowfall totals in excess of 5 inches across Banner County, with isolated maximum amounts near 6 inches.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 2 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 16 | 3 |
| 2009 | 14 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 2 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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