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Sherman storm history

Storm events recorded in Sherman, Nebraska between 1950 and 2025.

529
Total events
29
Tornadoes
189
Hail
14
Floods
1
Deaths
$21.2M
Property damage

Most significant events

Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.

June 7, 1953 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado F4 Tornado
July 8, 1955 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado F2 Tornado1 death, 13 injuries
June 7, 2022 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind$2.0M damage
Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH. These gusts were accompanied by hail as large as 3.5 inches in diameter. Several reports of shattered windows and damaged siding were received from this wind-driven hail. Vehicle damage was reported, including from the Emergency Manage…
June 7, 2022 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail$2.0M damage
Hail reached as large as 3.5 inches in diameter. This hail was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH. Several reports of shattered windows and damaged siding were received from this wind-driven hail. Vehicle damage was reported, including from the Emergency Manage…
March 13, 2019 · Sherman, Nebraska
Flood Flood$2.0M damage
July 8, 2017 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail$2.0M damage
Hail up to the size of baseballs fell across Loup City, lasting about 20 minutes.
August 29, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH resulted in a few small limbs downed onto Highway 58 just northwest of Loup City.
May 16, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds with sustained speeds near 40 MPH and gusts near 50-60 MPH were common across the county during the afternoon hours.
May 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
April 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
April 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
April 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
March 19, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts ranged from around 1 inch in northwestern portions of the county to near 4 inches in the far southeast. The highest reported totals included 3.5 inches from two miles northwest of Rockville and 1.2 inches from Loup City. This snow, combined with the strong northe…
March 18, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts anywhere from 55 to near 70 MPH were common across the area, based off of surrounding observations.
March 7, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 1 to 3 inches across the county.
March 4, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
High Wind High Wind
The peak measured wind gust was 68 MPH, recorded by a mesonet station located near Sherman Reservoir.
March 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
February 17, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were generally in the 3 to 5 inch range, with the highest reported total of 4.9 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer located two miles northwest of Rockville.
February 17, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
February 14, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged from 1 to 4 inches.
February 11, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were generally in the 2 to 5 inch range, with the highest reported total of 4.5 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observer in Loup City.
February 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
January 4, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm total amounts generally in the 2 to 4 inch range were reported across the county.
January 1, 2025 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
December 1, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
November 1, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
July 3, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
NWS Cooperative Observer reported minor tree damage in town.
July 3, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located six miles north-northeast of Sherman Reservoir.
June 29, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts estimated to be near 65 MPH resulted in several downed tree limbs of six to eight inches in diameter.
June 21, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Based on radar estimation and various measured totals from NWS/NeRAIN/CoCoRaHS observers, widespread rainfall of 3-6 inches fell within primarily the southern two-thirds of the county mainly between 6 p.m. CDT on the 21st and 12 a.m. CDT on the 22nd.
June 7, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
June 7, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
May 30, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Radar estimates and local reports showed that between 2 and 5 inches of rain fell across the area, mostly in a period of two hours from approximately 7AM to 9AM. The highest amounts occurred in central and west-central portions of Howard County. Emergency management and law enfor…
April 26, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
April 26, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado was the first tornado of the day, starting east-southeast of Ravenna in Buffalo County and ending north of Ravenna in Sherman County. Damage started at an ethanol plant east of Ravenna, where minor damage occurred on a catwalk. The tornado moved north-northwest durin…
April 26, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The second tornado of the day was first sighted out in a field south of Rockville, then moved north and cross the Middle Loup River. The tornado caused EF1 rated damage to a home and outbuildings just south of town. It then moved north along the east edge of Rockville and damaged…
April 16, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located six miles north-northeast of Sherman Reservoir.
March 25, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Blizzard Blizzard
Measured and estimated snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches.
March 8, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts ranged from a trace to 3 inches across the county.
January 13, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Any additional snowfall during this period was light. A reinforcing push of northerly winds gusting between 35 and 45 MPH resulted in blowing and drifting of the snowfall from the 11-12th, causing poor visibility and hazardous conditions through the daytime hours on the 13th.
January 11, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values of -30 to -45 were common mainly on the 13th-14th, based on area observations.
January 11, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snow amounts of 2 to 6 inches fell across the county. Measured amounts included 4.5 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer located two miles northwest of Rockville and 4.0 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observer located in Loup City.
January 8, 2024 · Sherman, Nebraska
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county. Highest totals included 6.0 inches, reported by the NWS Cooperative Observer located in Greeley, and 4.0 inches, reported by a CoCoRaHS observer located two miles northwest of Rockville.
December 25, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Blizzard Blizzard
Snowfall amounts of mainly 4-6 inches blanketed the county. A few reported totals included 5.0 inches from a CoCoRaHS observer two miles northwest of Rockville and 4.0 inches from the NWS Cooperative Observer located in Loup City.
October 3, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado occurred east of Hazard. Damage at a farmstead included damage to gutters and fascia on the west side of the home, and significant damage to a large tree on the property. Leaves and debris were smattered on the east side of the house. Minor tree occurred as the to…
October 3, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A very brief tornado occurred on the south side of Rockville near or along Highway 68. Based upon video, the tornado lasted less than 5 seconds as it caused some minor damage in the area.
October 3, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Hail Hail
October 1, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
September 1, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Drought Drought
August 19, 2023 · Sherman, Nebraska
Heat Heat

Events by year

YearEventsTornadoes
2025180
2024192
2023232
2022290
2021120
2020210
2019140
2018130
2017210
2016131
2015130
2014240
2013220
2012171
2011191
2010120
2009150
2008130
200790
200690
200550
2004171
200382
2002110
2001100
2000140
199970
1998180
1997111
199671
1995100
199430
199331
199232
199131
199042
198911
198810
198720
198630
198521
198410
198251
198140
198050
197940
197870
197720
197542
197441
197330
196910
196820
196410
196210
195610
195522
195411
195322