Dodge County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1953 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
31
Tornado reports
277
Hail reports
83
Floods since 1996
834
All events
5
Deaths
$18.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dodge County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 31 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.
Dense fog developed during the early morning hours, reducing visibility to near zero across portions of Dodge County. The Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported that these conditions contributed to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Highway 30 and County Road 4 west of…
Area automated observations indicated winds of 35 to 40 mph were common from late morning and into the afternoon hours on the 10th. The combination of the winds and heavy falling snow resulted in considerable blowing and drifting snow and very low visibilities for several hours.
Snow, mostly light, combined with northwest winds which increased to 25 to 35 mph. A peak wind gust of 36 mph was measured by the Awos in Fremont. The strong winds and snow caused widespread blowing and drifting snow and poor visibilities beginning on 2/14. After a temporary brea…
Hail Hail
Public report of hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
NWS employee report of wind driven hail measured up to 1.00 inch in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Picture of large tree snapped in half from Inglewood reported via Facebook. Time estimated with radar. Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 58 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KFET AWOS measured wind gust of 64 mph at the Fremont Airport.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated at 1.00 inch in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 inch in diameter in Uehling, NE.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report of hail measured at 1.00 inch in diameter.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions were initially present across 17 percent of Dodge County at the beginning of April. Conditions improved steadily throughout the month, erasing the severe drought entirely and reducing the areal coverage of moderate (D1) drought from 100 percent down…
Drought Drought
A D2 (Severe) drought was introduced across the southern portion of the county on March 24, persisting through the remainder of the month. The cooperative observer near Fremont, Nebraska recorded 0.13 inches of precipitation for the month, which was 1.44 inches below average.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The office received snowfall reports of 6.5 to 7 inches from COOP observers and the public, with the heaviest amounts estimated along the southern edge of the county. Measured wind gusts of 20 to 26 mph, combined with the heavy snowfall, reduced visibility to around one-quarter m…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Mesonet measured wind chill temperature as low as 33 degrees below zero.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 59 mph near Rogers, NE.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow squall conditions were experienced across the county beginning just after 10 AM CST. Heavy snowfall couples with wind gusts of 40-50 mph brought white-out conditions, with a trained spotter reporting zero visibility on Highway 77 at 10:35 AM CST.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet measured wind gust of 63 mph near Nickerson, NE. Personal weather station measured wind gust of 63 mph near Nickerson, NE.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 63 mph near Hooper, NE and 58 mph near Snyder, NE.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The office received snowfall reports of 4.3 to 5.8 inches from the public and CoCoRaHS. The heaviest snowfall was estimated around the eastern edge of the county, with surrounding reports bringing an estimated 6 inches to this area.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 61 mph near Nickerson, NE.
Hail Hail
Delayed report relayed via social media of several measured 2 inch in diameter hailstones. Time estimated with radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Other federal report of hail measured up to 1.75 inches in diameter covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1.50 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
NWS Employee report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Social media report of hail estimated up to 1.50 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter report of hail estimated at 1 inch in diameter.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KFET AWOS measured heat index up to 111 degrees with a minimum heat index of 71 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 114, 116 and 120 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KFET AWOS measured heat index up to 103 degrees with a minimum heat index of 79 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 108 and 112 degrees.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed on the Platte River just west of County Road 3 at 4:29 PM CST. The tornado moved east on the river before coming on the north shore where it damaged some campers and mobile homes, as well as cottonwood and maple trees. This included one very large cottonwood t…
Hail Hail
Amateur radio report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station wind gust measured at 59 mph.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter measured wind gust of 81 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 64 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported hail estimated at golf ball and baseball-sized (2.75 in diameter). The report was delayed with the time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to hen egg size, 2 in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
Public report of hail estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING.
Hail Hail
NWS employee report of wind-driven hail, estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. The wind-driven hail broke windows of a home.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 | 4 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 24 | 0 |
| 2013 | 23 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 | 2 |
| 2010 | 38 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 30 | 2 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 1 |
| 2003 | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 19 | 1 |
| 1999 | 16 | 1 |
| 1998 | 20 | 1 |
| 1997 | 29 | 1 |
| 1996 | 43 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 13 | 1 |
| 1981 | 10 | 0 |
| 1980 | 17 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 4 | 2 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |
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