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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Johnson County, NE
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Johnson County, NE from May 29, 1957 through September 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
120
Wind Reports
86
Tornado Reports
19
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Johnson County, NE · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 15, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sterling, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2026 10:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated quarter size hail... but largely pea size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Elk Creek, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Tecumseh, NE
1.25″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media of hail up to half dollar sized. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cook, NE
2.00″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report received via social media of hail just over 2 inch in diameter. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Tecumseh, NE
2.00″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delay report from emergency management of measured 2 inch hail north of Tecumseh... NE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Tecumseh, NE
1.75″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Tecumseh, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2026 9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed through EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Tecumseh, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2025 9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cook, NE
1.00″hail
Mar 14, 2025 8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
1.00″hail
Sep 18, 2022 2:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
1.25″hail
Aug 19, 2022 10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 11, 2022 11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO SIDING AND CROPS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Cook, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cook, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 8, 2022 12:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL DAMAGE SWATH BETWEEN ROADS 733 AND 736... SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO FOUR HOUSES ALONG WITH CROPS. MOSTLY QUARTER SIZED BUT SOME GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Cook, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 8, 2022 12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cook, NE
1.50″hail
Jun 8, 2022 12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LASTED ABOUT 8 MINUTES - 719 PM TO 727 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Burr, NE
1.00″hail
May 31, 2022 2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cook, NE
1.00″hail
Apr 13, 2022 2:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 11, 2021 4:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Tecumseh, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 11, 2021 4:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sterling, NE
1.25″hail
Jun 27, 2020 4:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Tecumseh, NE
1.00″hail
May 29, 2019 1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAILED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Tecumseh, NE
1.75″hail
May 29, 2019 1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL REPORTED IN TOWN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
1.00″hail
May 28, 2019 6:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 E STERLING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sterling, NE
2.50″hail
Jun 12, 2018 1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Steinauer, NE
2.75″hail
Jun 12, 2018 12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 S Cook, NE
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2018 12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Cook, NE
2.00″hail
Jun 12, 2018 12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cook, NE
1.75″hail
Jun 12, 2018 12:33 AM UTC
Hail report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Tecumseh, NE
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home+
Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.
Pea
0.25″
Low
Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.
Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.
Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch
Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.
Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch
Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.
Quarter
1.00″
Watch
The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.
Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch
More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.
Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely
Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.
Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely
Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.
Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious
Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.
Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious
Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.
Baseball
2.75″
Major
Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.
Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major
Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.
Softball
4.00″
Extreme
Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.
Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme
Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated based on security video.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cook, NE
60mph
Aug 19, 2026 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter estimated 60 mph or stronger.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Se Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2026 2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported tree damage in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cook, NE
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees... damage to grain bins... and damaged farm outbuildings. Possible tornado damage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 9:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lots of large tree limbs down. Time is estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
66mph
May 18, 2026 8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Crab Orchard, NE
UNKmph
Sep 17, 2025 9:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. 2 foot diameter tree down... stop sign blown over... outdoor awning thrown over fence... and various other smaller branches down within an approximately 1 block radius of the Tecumseh post office. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2025 7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reported 6-8 inch tree limbs broken. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Aug 10, 2025 7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of extensive roof damage to two buildings. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2024 12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2024 12:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jun 15, 2024 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
May 24, 2024 7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Aug 26, 2023 5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Elk Creek, NE
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2023 1:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jul 5, 2023 1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2023 1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2022 11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS BROKEN. SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2022 3:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MPING REPORT. 1 INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN... SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2022 2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO HOME AND SURROUNDING FIELDS DUE TO COMBINATION OF WIND AND HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Apr 30, 2022 1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COOP OBSERVER REPORTED POWER OUTAGES IN TECUMSEH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Dec 15, 2021 11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES UPROOTED... ROOFS BLOWN OFF OUTBUILDINGS AND LOTS OF DUST BLOWING UP FROM KANSAS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2021 12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE 3-4 INCH BRANCHES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2021 12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Aug 21, 2021 12:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES SENT IN BY EMERGENCY MANAGER SHOWING A TREE DOWN... AND ANOTHER SHOWING A LARGE BRANCH (OVER 6 IN DIAMETER) DOWN. TIME IS ESTIMATED BASED ON KOAX RADAR DATA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
60mph
Jul 10, 2021 6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Cook, NE
UNKmph
Jun 11, 2021 4:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF ON LARGE FARM OUTBUILDING PEELED BACK. RECEIVED ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Tecumseh, NE
UNKmph
Oct 12, 2020 3:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON MAIN STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sterling, NE
UNKmph
Jul 9, 2020 6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF TREE DAMAGE IN COOK. 6 INCH AND GREATER TREE BRANCHES DOWN. PICTURES FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cook, NE
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home+
Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.
Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor
Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.
Severe
58–74 mph
Watch
Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.
Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious
Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.
Extreme
90+ mph
Major
Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.
Latest NWS Tornado Reports in Johnson County
19 reports
UNKcategory
May 18, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado developed in open fields near the intersection of 625 Avenue and 725 Road... and moved quickly east. The tornado damaged many trees... flipped pivots... and destroyed at least two large farm sheds. The damage along the track was somewhat sporadic at times... and this concentrated area of tornado damage was embedded within a much broader area of 60 to 80 mph winds in the downdraft regions of the parent thunderstorm. The peak width of the tornado was determined where it traveled through a long line of trees and gave evidence to the most intense focused zone of winds being approximately 200 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNE Elk Creek, NE
UNKcategory
Jun 16, 2024 12:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photo of brief tornado at this location. Watched the tornado travel for approximately a half mile. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Tecumseh, NE
EF0category
Apr 14, 2012 4:07 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado overturned a few center pivots as it tracked mostly in open fields southwest of Talmage. Some tree and outbuildings were also damaged along its 3.75 mile path. The tornado initially touched down just in Johnson county, but most of the track was in Nemaha county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.48 ESE Cook, NE
EF2category
Apr 14, 2012 3:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down 5 miles west-southwest of Cook where it damaged trees and overturned a center pivot. A farmstead near there had 6 to 8 power poles snapped along with tree damage. From there the damage path was mostly east-northeast. About 1.5 miles west-northwest of Cook a home sustained significant structural damage, with the roof lifted completely off and 2 of its anchored exterior walls destroyed. An attached garage was destroyed as was a large shed. Materials from the house were blown at least a quarter of a mile away. Along Highway 50 several trees were knocked down in the Cook Cemetery. The tornado appeared to weaken as it crossed Highway 50, but still snapped trees and power poles along Road 738 north of Cook and caused tree damage near the football field. The tornado lifted about 1 mile east-northeast of Cook.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Cook, NE
EF0category
Apr 14, 2012 3:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on the east side of Sterling, just west of Highway 41. A concession stand at a baseball stadium was blown over near there as was a traffic sign. A path of mainly tree limb damage continued east including a few uprooted trees which blocked county roads. The tornado lifted about 2.75 miles east of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .63 SSW Sterling, NE
F1category
Apr 15, 2006 4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed about 6 miles west of Wymore at 433 pm CDT (1533 CST), tracked northeast to around 4 miles east of Beatrice where it caused f2 damage, then tracked just south of Adams and crossed into Johnson county 2 miles southeast of Adams, or 4 miles southwest of Sterling, around 515 pm CDT. In Johnson county the tornado tracked another 5 miles before dissipating or lifting 3 miles north of Sterling. This tornado formed from a supercell which then became rain-wrapped taking on a heavy rain (hp) supercell characteristics.In Johnson county the average damage path width was around 150 yards. The tornado caused f1 damage 2 miles northwest of Sterling where some roof and tree damage was noted. In all 6 houses received damage in Johnson county from the tornado and several outbuildings were destroyed. The storm also knocked power lines down which resulted in loss of power for some customers for up to 8 hours.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Sterling, NE
F0category
May 4, 2001 6:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Cook, NE
F0category
May 4, 2001 5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Cook, NE
UNKcategory
May 8, 1995 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A local photographer spotted a tornado just west of Brownville.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Brownville, NE
F0category
May 8, 1995 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief touchdown was reported just southwest of Sterling with the roof blown off a quonset one and one-half miles just east of the city. A steel corn crib was blow off its foundation one mile northeast of Sterling with trees downed three miles north northeast of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Sterling To, NE
F0category
May 8, 1995 7:24 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly 10 miles south of Sterling near Crab Orchard.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northern Craborchard, NE
F1category
May 8, 1995 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado lifted the roof off a house, leveled a 8- by 10-foot playhouse, damaged a storage shed, and knocked down several trees three and one-half miles south of Sterling.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Sterling, NE
F0category
Jul 29, 1992 11:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jun 15, 1992 11:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Jun 15, 1992 10:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Apr 27, 1989 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
May 1, 1983 12:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F2category
Apr 15, 1982 6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
F1category
Aug 30, 1974 6:42 PM CST
Tornado report for Johnson County, NE
Johnson County · 1,859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, NE
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home+
After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.
EF0
65–85 mph
Light
Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.
EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate
Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.
EF2
111–135 mph
Serious
Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.
EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe
Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.
Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Johnson County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Johnson County have on record?
Our records show 120 hail, 86 wind, and 19 tornado reports in Johnson County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 15, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Johnson County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Johnson County is 2.75″. It was reported near Cook, NE on June 12, 2018.
A storm report showed up near my home in Johnson County — does that mean my roof is damaged?
Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Johnson County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Johnson County — why should I look at its storm history?
Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Johnson County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Johnson County — how does this help me?
Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.
How do I check hail history for a specific Johnson County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Johnson County — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.
Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?
Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Johnson County, NE, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Johnson County, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.
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