Dawes County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
36
Tornado reports
302
Hail reports
8
Floods since 1996
772
All events
0
Deaths
$2.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dawes County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 36 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.
Hail Hail
Several pictures on social media reported ping pong ball sized hail at Chadron State Park. Large hail impacted several camp grounds. Picture shows possible larger stones up to tennis ball sized, but could not confirm.
Hail Hail
Public measured golf ball sized hail. Estimated timing based on radar. Possibility of larger stones, but could not confirm size.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail. Exact time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong winds over 58 MPH reported at Chadron ASOS for nearly an hour.
Hail Hail
Media received report of quarter-sized hail at Chadron State Park at 2:37pm on May 30th.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Mesonet station EW9032 Chadron reported 2 inches of rain with these storms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station KCDR 5 miles west of Chadron gusted 60mph at 4:42 PM on May 3rd as a strong thunderstorm approached the terminal.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow observers reported 2 to 4 inches of snow across Dawes County. Highest snow amount of 3.5 inches was along the Pine Ridge, 11 miles southeast of Crawford Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
A few observation sites in Dawes County reported strong wind gusts between 60 to 75 MPH. Peak gust of 75 MPH was measured at Chadron Airport.
High Wind High Wind
ASOS station KCDR 5 miles west of Chadron gusted 60 mph at 3:49 PM on February 17th. This was the first gust recorded for this zone. RAWS Mesonet station HRSN1 7 miles south of Chadron gusted 63 mph at 4:22 PM on February 17th. This was the final and highest gust recorded for thi…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures ranged from -15 F to -20 F across Dawes 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 -30 F. Minimum observed wind chill values reached -38 F at the Chadron M…
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 59 MPH was observed at the Kings Canyon sensor (7 S Chadron) at 11:22 AM MST on 1/18.
High Wind High Wind
A maximum wind gust of 72 MPH was observed at the Kings Canyon sensor (7 S Chadron) at 11:22 AM MST on 1/16. Multiple sensors across the county recorded strong wind gusts over 60 MPH. Downed tree branches and power flashes were also reported in the city of Chadron.
High Wind High Wind
Brief periods of strong gusty winds were observed across parts of Dawes County. Peak gust of 71 MPH observed at Chadron Airport.
High Wind High Wind
The Chadron ASOS at the Chadron Airport (KCDR) 5 miles west of Chadron reported a wind gust of 59 mph at 10:41pm on November 24th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
ASOS station at Chadron Chadron Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KCDR gusted 51 kts at 720pm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KCDR reported a wind gust of 63 mph with sustained winds around 40 mph at the time.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail just west of Chadron Nebraska.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reported at Chadron Airport ASOS station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report from Kings Canyon RAWS site.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Chadron Airport reported a wind gust of 58 MPH AT 8:57 PM.
Hail Hail
Quarter-size hail reported by the public on social media.
High Wind High Wind
Chadron ASOS reported a few gusts between 60 to 62 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Local radio manager for KCSR reported a storm total of 8.3 inches of snow in Chadron Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts of 54 to 58 MPH were recorded and observed in and around Chadron Nebraska.
High Wind High Wind
Peak gust of 62 mph occurred at the Chadron ASOS (KCDR) 5 miles west of Chadron at 12:07 PM 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 between -20 F and -25 F in Dawes County from 2/18 through 2/20. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -30 F. Minimum observed wind chill values reached -47 F at the Chadr…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures fell to between -15 F and -20 F across Dawes County from 1/20 into 1/21, with daytime highs generally remaining under 5 F during the afternoon on 1/20. The cold temperatures combined with gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust of 59 MPH reported at Chadron ASOS, 4 miles west of Chadron Nebraska.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Chadron Airport ASOS station (KCDR) measured wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
RAWS mesonet station Kings Canyon (HRSN1) measured wind gust 7 miles south of Chadron.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Chadron Airport ASOS station (KCDR) measured maximum wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained weather spotter reported wind gusts up to 60 MPH.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Chadron Airport ASOS recorded a wind gust to 61 MPH.
Hail Hail
The public reported golf ball sized hail 18 miles N of Hemingford.
High Wind High Wind
Chadron Airport ASOS station (KCDR) measured maximum wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
Chadron ASOS (KCDR) located 5 miles west of Chadron Nebraska reported this peak wind gust.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A second wave of extreme cold occurred across Dawes County from 1/15 through 1/16, with minimum observed air temperatures ranging from -15 F to -20 F. The cold temperatures combined with gusty winds resulted in a prolonged period of extreme wind chills under -35 F. Minimum observ…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures fell to between -20 F and -25 F across Dawes 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 chil…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 2 to 5 inches of snow fell across Dawes County, per multiple data sources.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Numerous COOP, CoCoRaHS, and spotter reports of 9 to 16 inches of snowfall near Chadron. Highest report of 16.5 inches was from 11 miles south of Chadron along the Pine Ridge.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Report of 6.0 inches received from spotter 8 miles southwest of Chadron.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping-pong ball sized hail 13 miles NW of Hemingford.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported slightly larger than golf ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
Social media picture of golf ball sized hail.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 2 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 1 |
| 2016 | 43 | 0 |
| 2015 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 40 | 3 |
| 2012 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 16 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1985 | 9 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | 19 | 4 |
| 1981 | 7 | 0 |
| 1980 | 8 | 0 |
| 1979 | 7 | 1 |
| 1978 | 4 | 0 |
| 1977 | 11 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 8 | 1 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1970 | 6 | 0 |
| 1969 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 0 |
| 1965 | 4 | 1 |
| 1964 | 5 | 0 |
| 1963 | 5 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960 | 4 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 3 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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