Washington County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Washington County, NE right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,063 alerts that included Washington County, roughly 106 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (241 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 14, 2026. 25 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Washington County alert history
Alert events that included Washington County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 241 | 32 | September 15, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 95 | 4 | April 7, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 91 | 7 | September 17, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 88 | 4 | March 31, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 85 | 12 | August 13, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 46 | 0 | August 9, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 44 | 6 | September 2, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 39 | 6 | April 18, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 38 | 3 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 32 | 3 | September 30, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 26 | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 24 | 2 | August 14, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 22 | 1 | October 17, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 22 | 4 | March 28, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 21 | 2 | October 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 20 | 4 | September 14, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 20 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 15 | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 15 | 3 | March 15, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 14 | 2 | May 2, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 13 | 0 | July 28, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 12 | 2 | July 27, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 9 | 1 | October 17, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 8 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 6 | 0 | February 19, 2025 |
| Blizzard Warning | 5 | 0 | March 19, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 5 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 4 | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| Ice Storm Warning | 3 | 0 | January 2, 2023 |
Tornado history in Washington County
25 tornadoes have been recorded in Washington County since 1950, injuring 6 people. That ranks 67 of 93 counties in Nebraska. The most recent was on April 17, 2025 (rated EF3).
Strongest tornadoes in Washington County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2024 | EF4 | Washington County | 31.9 mi | 1,900 yd | 0 | 4 |
| April 17, 2025 | EF3 | Douglas County | 8.1 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 15, 1970 | F2 | Butler County | 42.9 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 1953 | F2 | Washington County | 4.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 1 |
| May 10, 1956 | F1 | Washington County | 9.4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2025 | EF3 | Douglas County | 8.1 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Washington County | 1.8 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2024 | EF0 | Washington County | 3.4 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 26, 2024 | EF4 | Washington County | 31.9 mi | 1,900 yd | 0 | 4 |
| September 15, 2016 | EF0 | Washington County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Washington County
- Population: 21,254 (2024 estimate)
- State: Nebraska
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 031177 (how to use it)