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Winter in Cherry County, Nebraska
18 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 18 winter events in Cherry County, Nebraska, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 5 years.
November is the busiest month, with 6 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 0 events against 18 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.2% of the 8,064 winter events recorded in Nebraska; its 0.3 per 100 square miles compares with 10.5 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Nebraska
| Measure | Cherry County | Nebraska | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 18 | 8,064 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 0.3 | 10.5 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 33.0 | 41.1 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 72 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | November | February | January |
By year
Seasonality
2Feb
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4May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
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6Dec
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Recorded events
All 18 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Winter Storm | — | $10M | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Feb 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Jan 2001 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 22 Feb 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Nov 1998 | Winter Storm | — | $4K | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Nov 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Nov 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 30 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 6 Mar 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 25 Feb 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Jan 1998 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Nov 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Apr 1997 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 5 Apr 1997 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Cherry County had?
18 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Cherry County?
26 Nov 2001 (Winter Storm). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Cherry County?
The winter storm of 11 Apr 2001, with property damage estimated by NCEI at $10M.
How does Cherry County compare with Nebraska for winter?
0.3 events per 100 square miles against 10.5 statewide; the county holds 18 of the state's 8,064 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.