Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
68
Tornado reports
510
Hail reports
37
Floods since 1996
1,105
All events
2
Deaths
$125.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scotts Bluff County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 67 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
Large hail fell over parts of Scottsbluff, NE, damaging many cars and buildings as well as causing some minor injuries from broken glass.
Numerous reports of wind gusts between 90 and 100 MPH near the town of Mitchell causing significant damage with downed trees, powerlines, and overturned center pivots.
Scotts Bluff Emergency Manager and KNEB station manager reported blizzard conditions in Scottsbluff for well over 3 hours. Snow ranged from 2 inches in Scottsbluff to 12 inches in the Wildcat Hills south of Scottsbluff. Wind gusts were in excess of 58 mph during this time as well…
Wind-driven baseball sized hail was reported in the city of Scottsbluff. Numerous reports of damaged vehicles.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Videos from a trained spotter and social media showed water flowing over roadway with mud and debris.
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Spotter near Scottsbluff Nebraska reported a gust of 60 MPH.
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A few strong wind gusts were observed in the evening hours. Peak gust of 61 MPH measured at the HAIG1 Union Pacific Railroad site four miles west of Scottsbluff.
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Most observation sites across Scotts Bluff County reported strong wind gusts over 58 MPH late in the morning through the afternoon. Peak wind gust of 76 MPH measured at a Union Pacific Railroad sensor four miles west of the city of Scottsbluff. Scottsbluff Airport measured a peak…
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UPR Mesonet station UP326 4 miles west of Scottsbluff gusted 68 mph at 11:59 AM on February 25th. This was the first, highest, and final gust recorded for this zone.
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UPR Mesonet station UP326 4 miles west of Scottsbluff gusted 59 mph at 1:26 PM on February 17th. This was the first gust recorded for this zone. UPR Mesonet station UP326 4 miles west of Scottsbluff gusted 65 mph at 2:46 PM on February 17th. This was the highest gust recorded for…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Overnight low temperatures ranged from -15 F to -20 F across Scotts Bluff County from 1/25 into 1/26. The combination of cold temperatures and gusty winds resulted in a period of extreme wind chills under -30 F. Minimum observed wind chill values reached -37 F at the Scottsbluff …
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A maximum wind gust of 72 MPH was observed at the KBFF sensor at 12:53 PM MST on 1/16. Multiple sensors across the county recorded strong wind gusts over 60 MPH. Downed tree branches and power outages were reported across the county. Structure damage such as blown off rooves and …
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Scottsbluff Airport reported a few strong wind gusts of 58 MPH.
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Two locations in Scotts Bluff County reported periodic gusts over 58 MPH. Peak gust of 72 MPH was measured at Scottsbluff RAWS site, 2 miles west of Gering Nebraska.
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A few strong wind gusts between 58 and 63 MPH were observed at Scottsbluff RAWS site and Scottsbluff Airport. Peak wind gust of 63 MPH reported at Scottsbluff RAWS, 2 miles west of Gering Nebraska.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Video from social media showing water completely covering and flowing down County Road U.
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Spotter reports water running over Highway 92.
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Spotter recorded 62 MPH wind gust on personal weather station. Strong winds blew down flag pole. Pea to half inch hail size was also occurring at the time.
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Spotter reports 75 MPH wind gust with Kestrel wind meter.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Storm chaser found 2 inch hailstone after the storm.
Hail Hail
Report of ping pong ball size hail.
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Also received dime size hail at time of wind gust.
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Scottsbluff Airport ASOS gust.
Hail Hail
Estimated 65 mph wind gust at time of quarter size hail.
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Outbuilding blown apart by thunderstorm winds. Accompanied by pea sized hail. Report received via social media.
Hail Hail
Measured 2 inch hail at the intersection of County Road X and County Road 6.
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Trained Spotter reported the largest hailstones close to tennis ball sized.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail.
Hail Hail
Media also estimated 70 mph winds a few miles west of Scottsbluff Nebraska. Some trees blown over.
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An eight inch tree trunk snapped nearby.
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There were at least 10 large trees blown over at the Scottsbluff Country Club. Several homes had broken windows due to wind driven hail.
Hail Hail
Pea to quarter sized hail on the north side of Lake Minatare. Time estimated via radar.
Hail Hail
Spotter reports ping pong ball sized hail.
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Spotter reports golf ball sized hail.
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Several house windows blown out by hailstones.
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KBFF reported 61 mph gust.
Hail Hail
MPing report from a storm chaser via the spotter network of 1 inch hail near Melbeta, NE.
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KNEB broadcaster reported tree damage with pictures of a deciduous tree with numerous branches snapped between 3-4 inches and the largest being 6-8 inches.
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KBFF ASOS station at the Scottsbluff airport reported a 60mph wind gust.
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Minor wind amage reported on the roof of the KNEB radio station building.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail reported by media via Slack.
Hail Hail
Mping report of 1 inch hail just northeast of Scottsbluff.
Hail Hail
Facebook image of 1.25in hail northeast of Lake Minatare.
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KBFF ASOS at the Scottsbluff airport reported a wind gust of 69mph.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 43 | 0 |
| 2024 | 48 | 1 |
| 2023 | 47 | 6 |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 | 1 |
| 2019 | 73 | 0 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 39 | 0 |
| 2014 | 37 | 1 |
| 2013 | 37 | 0 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 |
| 2011 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 85 | 5 |
| 2009 | 25 | 1 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 2 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 2 |
| 1999 | 26 | 3 |
| 1998 | 23 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 26 | 2 |
| 1995 | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 | 9 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 | 5 | 3 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 9 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 17 | 0 |
| 1978 | 8 | 0 |
| 1977 | 9 | 3 |
| 1976 | 7 | 0 |
| 1975 | 10 | 0 |
| 1974 | 4 | 0 |
| 1973 | 6 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | 4 | 2 |
| 1965 | 7 | 2 |
| 1964 | 3 | 3 |
| 1963 | 3 | 0 |
| 1962 | 7 | 1 |
| 1961 | 4 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 12 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 6 | 4 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |
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