Nebraska. These pages are historic events of the various major storms that had occurred and how it affected the early settlers or present-day residents of the county. These first-hand accounts or articles or other historical works, in hope, presents what happened and how these settlers or residents had dealt with these disasters and learned how to survive these turbulent conditions. These pages presents on- and off-site articles, photojournal and other tid-bits about these unexpected events that occurred in or around Hall County, Nebraska.
The following links are various historic reminiscences of past tempestuous weathers of Hall County, Nebraska. These articles were contribuated by patrons like yourself. Feel free to link-to or use as reference-to your family history works.
Courtsey of Ken Dewey of the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for providing these exciting photographs of the storms as they happened. To read more about this photojournal, viist Ken Dewey's Page. Thank you Ken Dewey!
Some Current Hall County turmoltous weather in the present days: "The June 3, 1980 Tornados of Grand Island" recorded in "The Independent" of Grand Island. If you aren't a member of the newspaper you can read about this article on The Real Night of the Twisters - June 3 1980.
June 3, 2010: Historic Tornadoes Impact Grand Island Businesses By Tracy Overstreet
When seven tornadoes ripped through Grand Island 30 years ago today, they left destruction where homes and businesses once stood.
Apr 24, 2001: G.I.'s history makes news By Harold Reutter. Headlines in the school hallway at Newell Elementary can quickly transport people back to a night nearly 21 years ago in Grand Island.
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