Tornadoes and Hail in Nebraska, July 6, 2024

Hail ranging in size from quarters to tennis balls was reported along this path.

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in the area.

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in the area.

Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported.

A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles south-southeast of Odessa.

A wind gust of 66 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles north-northwest of Holdrege. Downed tree limbs were reported seven miles north of Holdrege.

A wind gust of 72 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles west-southwest of Minden.

Wind gusts estimated to be as high as 80 MPH resulted in widespread tree damage across the southern half of Minden. Small and large tree limbs were snapped, tree trunks were snapped, and a few trees were uprooted.

This tornado touched down in the area of the golf course, then moved southeast through the northeast part of town, just south of the airport. The ground circulation was likely small and somewhat disorganized at this stage, as most of the damage in town was to trees. The tornado grew in intensity on the northeast outskirts of town, where a couple metal buildings sustained roof and overhead door damage. The tornado appeared to track along the highway northeast of town before crossing into a corn field and overturning pivots. Based on storm chaser video, this is where the condensation funnel was largest and most obvious. The end of the track between 33 Road and 34 Road was confirmed by drone video submitted to the NWS. The estimated peak wind gust of 90 MPH and EF1 rating is based on the tree damage at the golf course and the damage to the metal buildings on the edge of town. The tornado width of 200 yards is estimated based on observed damage and storm chaser video. Extensive tree damage was noted further south across Minden, and appears to be the result of an intense rear flank downdraft surge of straight-line wind.

A small tornado touched down near a farmstead northwest of Norman and caused large tree limbs to fall onto a house. The tornado continued southeast where it snapped four power poles along K Road, overturned pivots, and carried a small brain bin over 500 yards from its original location. The tornado continued southeast and produced a few locations of minor damage before lifting prior to crossing 42 Road southeast of Norman. The peak wind gust was estimated to be 100 MPH.

A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located seven miles east-northeast of Huntley.

A wind gust of 66 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles east of Juniata.

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in a grain bin being blown across the road. Overturned pivots were also reported in the area.

A large tree was split in half by wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH.

A wind gust of 69 MPH was measured by the Hastings Airport ASOS. Generally minor tree damage was reported across Hastings, and power outages were reported in the south part of town.

Wind gusts were estimated to be 70 to 80 MPH along a path running approximately 1 to 2 miles south of the tornado path. Most of the damage noted was to trees and irrigation pivots, with a grain bin and a power line also suffering damage.

A wind gust of 64 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles east-southeast of Campbell.

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in tree damage in Bladen, with damage also reported to a roof and flagpole. A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile southwest of Bladen.

A small tornado developed within a broader area of damaging wind gusts of 60-80 MPH. The tornado developed near the intersection of Highway 74 and Roseland Avenue, just southeast of the town of Roseland, then tracked southeast through crop fields causing pivots to overturn. The lone impacted buildings were at a farmstead on Conestoga Avenue where part of a roof was removed and several small outbuildings were destroyed. Also, tree damage was particularly worse as this location and a couple power poles were leaning east at the time of the survey. The tornado continued tracking southeast and eventually crossed Highway 74 near Pony Express Road before dissipating. This tornado likely occurred within a broad area of heavy rain and was not distinguishable in real time against the more pervasive straight-line winds. The peak wind gust was estimated to be 85 MPH.

A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located seven miles north of Inavale.

A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles west of Glenvil.

A multi-vortex tornado, confirmed by storm chaser video, touched down in a corn field just north of the highway rest stop along Highway 6 east of Hastings. The tornado produced intermittent tree damage as it drifted south over the rest stop area and near a residence. A new condensation funnel developed over a nearby corn field where a pivot was overturned. The tornado actually curved back to the north, back across the highway, then dissipated shortly thereafter in a corn field. The official track is a best estimate based on a combination of damage and storm chaser video. The peak wind gust was estimated to be 85 MPH.

A wind gust of 78 MPH was measured by the public four miles east of Pauline.

A wind gust of 72 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles west-northwest of Clay Center and a gust of 71 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile southeast of Clay Center. The NWS Cooperative Observer located six miles east-southeast of Clay Center estimated gusts to be between 60 and 70 MPH and reported downed tree limbs, some up to 8 inches in diameter. Tree damage was also reported in Clay Center. This wind was accompanied by dime size hail.

A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles north-northwest of Edgar and a gust of 58 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located one mile north-northwest of Edgar.

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 70 MPH, resulting in damage to large trees in the area.

Wind gusts of 68 MPH were measured by mesonet stations located two miles southeast of Edgar and four miles southeast of Edgar.

A wind gust of 74 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles south of Edgar.

A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles west-northwest of Davenport and a gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles west of Davenport.

A wind gust of 79 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles south-southeast of Davenport and a gust of 72 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located in Davenport.

Measured wind gusts in the area included: 68 MPH, by a mesonet station located three miles west-southwest of Carleton; 63 MPH, by a mesonet station located four miles east-southeast of Davenport; 60 MPH, by a mesonet station located three miles southwest of Carleton.

A QLCS tornado affected portions of eastern Clay County and western Fillmore County. This tornado touched down at approximately Road 315 and Z Road south of Sutton, then moved north-northeast where it impacted a farmstead along Z Road, just north of Road 316. Within this stretch of the tornado, several EF1 damage points were noted, particularly with respect to several large wooden power poles snapped, uprooted trees, and destroyed small grain bins. The grain bins were carried approximately 300 to 400 yards downstream into a nearby corn field that also sustained pivot damage. Small farm implements were also carried downwind, and a small chicken coop and other outbuildings were destroyed. Fortunately, the house received only minor damage to the siding. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter just northeast of the farmstead. In addition, a broad swath of severe crop damage was noted in the vicinity of and to the south of the tornado track, likely due to a combination of large hail and straight-line wind gusts of 60-80 MPH. Here, five foot tall healthy corn plants were reduced to 1-2 foot stalks, and bean fields were nearly unrecognizable. The peak wind gust was estimated to be 110 MPH, and the tornado width was based on power line damage south of the impacted farmstead.

A QLCS tornado affected portions of eastern Clay County and western Fillmore County. This tornado touched down at approximately Road 315 and Z Road south of Sutton, then moved north-northeast where it impacted a farmstead along Z Road, just north of Road 316. Within this stretch of the tornado, several EF1 damage points were noted, particularly with respect to several large wooden power poles snapped, uprooted trees, and destroyed small grain bins. The grain bins were carried approximately 300 to 400 yards downstream into a nearby corn field that also sustained pivot damage. Small farm implements were also carried downwind, and a small chicken coop and other outbuildings were destroyed. Fortunately, the house received only minor damage to the siding. The tornado lifted shortly thereafter just northeast of the farmstead. In addition, a broad swath of severe crop damage was noted in the vicinity of and to the south of the tornado track, likely due to a combination of large hail and straight-line wind gusts of 60-80 MPH. Here, five foot tall healthy corn plants were reduced to 1-2 foot stalks, and bean fields were nearly unrecognizable. The peak wind gust was estimated to be 110 MPH, and the tornado width was based on power line damage south of the impacted farmstead.

A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles west of Geneva.

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in a couple of large trees being blown over in Alexandria.