Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Nebraska, May 6 to 7, 2015

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 6.40 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 8.20 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 7.13 inches was reported. In 123 years of records dating back to 1893, this was the highest 24 hour rainfall on record.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 8.59 inches was reported. In 123 years of records dating back to 1893, this was the highest 24 hour rainfall on record.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 8.78 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 6.17 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 10.91 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 7.70 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 5.50 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 8.30 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 5.23 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 5.82 inches was reported.

A 24 hour storm total rainfall amount of 5.10 inches was reported.

This tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Roseland, clipping the east side of town before lifting just north-northeast of town. This tornado was rated an EF1, with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 MPH. The most widespread damage from this tornado was on the east side of town, and while several homes and outbuildings sustained damage, 2 sustained considerable damage. One of those homes slide from its foundation and another lost its entire roof structure. A large metal building with wood post frame construction was destroyed and tree damage was widespread throughout town. The tornado traveled just a few hundred feet east of Silver Lake School.

This tornado touched down between Bostwick and Superior, and was rated an EF1 with an estimated peak wind speed of 100 MPH. Trees were damaged, pivots were overturned and power poles were snapped. A home northwest of Superior sustained porch damage.

This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down west-northwest of Webber in Jewell County, KS, traveling northeast through the very northwest corner of Republic County, KS, before entering Nebraska near the town of Hardy in Nuckolls County. It continued traveling northeast into Thayer County, lifting northwest of Deshler. This tornado was rated an EF2, with an estimated peak wind speed of 122 MPH. EF2 damage was noted in both Jewell County, KS and Nuckolls County, NE.

Damage along this tornado path included numerous pivots overturned and snapped power poles. There was a large amount of tree damage noted. In addition, in Nuckolls County, grain bins and outbuildings were destroyed. One home sustained chimney and siding damage, while another home lost a large section of its roof.

This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down west-northwest of Webber in Jewell County, KS, traveling northeast through the very northwest corner of Republic County, KS, before entering Nebraska near the town of Hardy in Nuckolls County. It continued traveling northeast into Thayer County, lifting northwest of Deshler. This tornado was rated an EF2, with an estimated peak wind speed of 122 MPH. EF2 damage was noted in both Jewell County, KS and Nuckolls County, NE.

Damage along this tornado path included numerous pivots overturned and snapped power poles. There was a large amount of tree damage noted. In addition, in Thayer County, grain bins and outbuildings were destroyed, and irrigation piping was strewn across a road.

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 75 MPH, with tree limbs downed in town. The local fire chief reported to a radio station that a lean-to building just south of town had been destroyed.

This tornado was rated an EF0, with an estimated peak wind speed of 80 MPH. Damage from this tornado included a few overturned train cars west of Carleton and overturned irrigation pivots.

There was no damage reported with this tornado. The path was determined from video and radar information.

Emergency manager reported widespread tree damage, including large trees, in town.

This tornado briefly touched down and was reported by a trained spotter. No damage occurred.

This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down in the Scandia area of Republic County, KS. This tornado was rated an EF2, with an estimated peak wind speed of 120 MPH. The strongest and widest portion of this tornado occurred in Republic County, KS.

In the Thayer County, NE, portion of this tornado, trees were damaged and pivots were overturned. Power poles and grain bins were damaged. One home southeast of Hebron had its roof partially removed. This tornado crossed Highway 81 approximately 6 miles south of Hebron.

A swath of 5 to 9 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, was reported primarily across the southeastern half of the county. The Republican River along the southern edge of the county was flooded. Numerous bridges and many miles of county roads were damaged by the flooding.

Central portions of Thayer County was the hardest hit in the NWS Hastings coverage area. A swath of 5 to 9 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts of 10 to 11 inches, was reported across the the county. Portions of Highways 81, 136 and 53 were closed for a period of time during the evening. In Hebron, a bridge was washed out, reducing the access to the local hospital and nursing/assisted living facilities down to just one road. In Deshler, water at least 6 inches deep resulted in the evacuation of 6 homes as well as a nursing home. A total of 43 residents were taken to a shelter at the local high school. At least 4 bridges and many miles of county roads were damaged by the flooding.

A swath of 5 to 9 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, was reported primarily across the far southeastern corner of the county. County roads and bridges were likely damaged by the flooding.