Pierce storm history

No observations within the county. Estimated maximum wind gusts of 58-62 mph based on surrounding observations.

No observations within the county. Estimated maximum wind gusts of 58-60 mph based on surrounding observations.

Personal weather station measured gust of 59 mph near Pierce, NE.

Public report of hail estimated at 1.25 inch in diameter.

Personal weather station measured wind gust of 59 mph.

Personal weather station measured heat index of 112 degrees.

Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.

Personal weather station measured heat index of 108 and 109 degrees.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 inch in diameter.

Trained spotter report of hail measured up to 1.3 inches in diameter, accompanied by 45 mph wind gusts.

Law enforcement report of hail up to quarter sized along with heavy rain.

D3 (extreme) drought conditions at the beginning of the month saw significant improvement, with conditions improving to D1 (moderate) drought by the end of the month. Observers at Pierce and Pierce 2.6 NNE recorded 6.23 and 6.83 inches of precipitation for the month, respectively…

At the beginning of the month, D3 (extreme) drought conditions were introduced across the extreme western portion of the county with a D2 (severe) drought in place across the western half of the county. Through the month, the area of D2 drought expanded to nearly the rest of the …

Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted across nearly the western half of Pierce county in April. The cooperative observer at Pierce recorded 1.85 inches of precipitation for the month. This was 0.99 inches below average.

No observations in the county, though surrounding conditions support High Wind Warning, with a 60 mph gust just outside the southern edge of the county.

Wind chill got as low as -37 in the county.

Wind chill got as low as -35 in the county.

Though no direct measurements were made in the county of severe level wind gusts, observations from surrounding counties support the high likelihood of wind gusts up to 60 mph occurring the afternoon of the 19th.

A max afternoon heat index of 111 degrees was measured by a Nebraska Mesonet station in Pierce.

Broadcast media reported a hailstone that measured 3.25 inches in diameter.

A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail.

The office received a public report of half dollar sized hail.

The office received a report from a trained sporter of hail ranging from penny to quarter sized.

The office received a public report of a funnel cloud that had been observed for 5 minutes before dissipating.

A funnel cloud was reported by the Randolph Fire Chief.

The office received a photo of a funnel cloud taken by the public.

Freezing drizzle and strong gusty winds that developed across the county resulted in power outages during this event. The strongest observed wind gust during the event measured at 43 miles per hour 6 miles east of Osmond. Elkhorn Rural Public Power District reported the most wide…

Snow began falling across the county shortly after noon on the 18th. Visibilities down to a mile were reported during bands of heavy snow. An estimated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the county. This estimate used reports from Antelope and Wayne counties. After 3 pm, a strong …

Wind chills across the county dropped under 35 degrees below zero every night during the duration of this event. The coldest wind chills were felt on January 13th and 14th. The coldest recorded wind chill in the county was minus 49 degrees, observed in Randolph on the evening of …

An estimated 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county from this winter storm. This included a public report of 6 inches of snow out of Pierce. In addition to heavy snow, strong gusty winds up to 35 mph were noted across the county. This included a 33 mile per hour wind gust o…

The office received public reports of 5 to 10 inches of snow across the county. The highest snowfall totals were received north of Norfolk, where over 10 inches of snow fell. Other notable snowfall reports from the public included a 6 inch snowfall report from Pierce, and a 9 inc…

Social media report of 1/4 mile visibility and blowing snow. KOFK reported blizzard conditions for 3+ hours. Wind gusts between 28 and 38 mph.

For 4 days beginning on August 21, the high temperature in Pierce County were in the mid to upper 90s with some locations reaching at least 100. Dewpoint temperatures in the area were in the 70s which yielded a heat index of at least 105 all 4 days.

Public reported 2-inch hail via social media.

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.

Trained spotter reported trees leaning against power lines near Highway 20.

Local newspaper reported that the roof was torn off of the Plainview Elementary School.

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Public reported 1-inch hail via Mping.

Public reported 1-inch hail.

No observation was submitted to the office. NOHRSC analysis indicates that approximately 2-3 inches of snow fell across the county.

COOP observer reported 6.8 inches of snowfall.

CoCoRaHS observer reported 9-inches of snow.

COOP Observer reported 3.3 inches of snow, ice pellets, and a glaze of ice. The COOP observer is on the southeast side of the county. NOHRSC analyzed 8.0-12.0 inches of snow in the northwest portion of the county.

Interpolation of ground stations near the area had Pierce County mostly below -30 wind chills for approximately 38 hours.

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

Emergency manager reported a couple of small sheds destroyed and power lines down. Several grain bins were collapsed from the top and sides. Also reported roof and fence damage.