Wayne storm history
Storm events recorded in Wayne, Nebraska between 1950 and 2025.
397
Total events
20
Tornadoes
93
Hail
15
Floods
2
Deaths
$11.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
This is a continuation of the Pilger tornado that went through Stanton and Cuming into Wayne County. Once entering the county the tornado produced violent damage at two farmsteads where the houses were completely destroyed down to the foundation. The tornado finally started to na…
This tornado developed as the Pilger tornado was beginning to enter the rope stage. The Pilger tornado rotated around the south side of this developing tornado before completely dissipating. As this tornado moved north, along and to the east of State Highway 16 it grew in size an…
This violent tornado started 8 miles southwest of Wayne, Nebraska and flattened corn crops and tore off large limbs of some trees. Gaining strength as it headed northeast, the tornado struct a farmstead about 4.5 miles southwest of Wayne. Here barns and sheds were severely damage…
From July 19th through the 30th high temperatures over eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa reached 90 degrees or better all but a day or two, and even then highs were well into the 80s. In addition, overnight lows stayed mostly above 70 degrees. The high temperatures were accompa…
The Wayne County EM reported street flooding in Winside.
Heavy rain and snow melt caused flooding at Wayne State University, mainly at their Willow Bowl outdoor amphitheater. Wayne Municipal Airport was under water and did sustain damage. Also the walking trail in Wayne was damaged by flood waters.
High Wind High Wind
No observations within the county. Estimated maximum wind gusts of 58-60 mph based on surrounding observations.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured wind gust of 60 mph near Thurston, NE.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured gust of 63 mph near Hoskins, NE.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KLCG AWOS measured heat index up to 112 degrees with a minimum heat index of 68 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 119 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
KLCG AWOS measured heat index up to 105 degrees with a minimum heat index of 79 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 112 degrees.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured gust of 58 mph in Hoskins.
Blizzard Blizzard
General snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches throughout the county. Nebraska State Patrol reported whiteout conditions (0SM visibility) on Highway 35 between Norfolk and Wayne, NE at 21:40 CST. Surrounding conditions supporting blizzard criteria. Wind gusts up to 53 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Personal weather station measured 53 mph wind gust. Surrounding conditions support High Wind Warning.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill got as low as -30 in the county.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill got as low as -32 in the county.
High Wind High Wind
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 65 mph occurring the afternoon of the 19th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported several large trees damage with one uprooted. Corn in the surrounding area was also flattened.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported several large tree limbs blown down on a farmstead. One limb fell onto a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported a powerline down in the town of Carroll.
Hail Hail
The office received a couple reports of quarter sized hail in the town of Wayne from both public sources and emergency management.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water was reported as partially covering county roads near Hoskins to the northeast by emergency management.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
The office received a report of a funnel cloud from the Cedar County 911 Call Center.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The emergency manager relayed reports of numerous outbuildings that were damaged. Trees were uprooted and powerlines were blown down in the area as well.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A 58 mph wind gust was recorded on a personal weather station.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Wayne County EM reported one primary highway many secondary roads were under water in eastern Wayne County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wayne County EM reported part of a small garage roof was removed. There was additional damage to a power pole nearby. Surrounding trees were reported to have remained standing. The time was estimated based on radar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Freezing drizzle and strong winds brought galloping lines and power outages to Wayne and surrounding areas. North Central Public Power District posted a video on social media of crews sent to assist Northeast Public Power District with power restoration efforts. Winds were estima…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Periods of snow began impacting the county shortly after 10:30 am on the 18th based off observations from the Wayne Municipal Airport. Gusty winds up to 30 miles per hour and visibilities down to a mile during this system lasted through 3:30 that afternoon. At this time, a cold f…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
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 48 degrees, observed in Carroll on the morning of t…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county from this winter storm. Snowfall estimates were interpolated between public reports from adjacent counties. Peak wind gusts across the county were estimated to have ranged between 35 and 45 miles per hour. This included a …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public snowfall reports of 7 to 11 inches were received the days following this event. The highest snowfall report came out of Wayne where 11 inches of snow was measured. Wind gusts across the county were also estimated to range from 30 to 40 mph, using peak wind gusts from the W…
Blizzard Blizzard
Social media reports of 5-7 inches of snow in the western half of the county, and 3-5 inches of snow in the eastern half of the county. Conditions in the western half of the county likely reached blizzard criteria due to proximity to KOFK.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The office received photos from the public showing large tree branches down at a farm 6 miles south of Wakefield, Nebraska. The time of the event was estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a large tree branch down on a road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Wayne Airport AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 78 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
For 4 days beginning on August 21, the high temperature reached at least 96 each day. The highest observed temperature was 101 on August 23. The peak heat index reached at least 109 all 4 days. The highest calculated heat index was a 118.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather stationed measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported lots of damage to large treed throughout the city of Wayne.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 66 mph.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado began in an open field and tracked across the east side of a farm, tipping a grain wagon, damaging trees, lifting an open shed, and damaging the roof of another shed. The debris was deposited up to 150 yards downstream where the track appeared to end in an open pasture …
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A brief tornado uprooted and snapped trees at two farmsteads. The tree damage was in a narrow swath near the road while the other buildings and trees just to the west were largely untouched.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
COOP Observer reported 2.0 inches of snowfall.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public reported 5.9 inches of snowfall in Wayne.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Public reported 5.5 inches of snow. The ASOS also reported freezing drizzle and freezing fog.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures at the Wayne AWOS remained mostly below -30 for 39 hours.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported trees uprooted and snapped.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media relayed report of quarter sized hail.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 | 3 |
| 2013 | 17 | 1 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 | 20 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 1 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 18 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 2 |
| 1953 | 2 | 2 |