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Fencing in Amherst: Buffalo County has seen hailstorms and damaging thunderstorm winds in the last 10 years, with hail up to 4 inches.

Weather and your home

In Buffalo County, July highs average about 87°F and January lows about 14°F, with roughly 26 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded hailstorms, damaging thunderstorm winds and floods in Buffalo County, with hail up to 4 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Homes here

The typical home in Buffalo County was built around 1978, about 48 years ago, and 52% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.

Disaster history

Buffalo County has had 13 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (2026).

Services

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Questions

Which fence lasts longest?

Vinyl and aluminium need little care; wood looks warm but needs staining every few years.

Do I need a survey or permit?

Often — the pro checks the property line and local rules before building.

These are Buffalo County figures — more about homes in Kearney.

Nearby

Riverdale · Miller · Elm Creek · Pleasanton · Kearney · Sumner · Overton · Hazard