Widespread severe thunderstorms engulfed most of south-central Nebraska this Sunday morning and afternoon.  There were several reports of hail and a few reports of strong winds.  The strongest winds were reported north of Pauline and gusted to 80 mph.  Large hail fell in Cairo, where severe damage was noted at the golf course and to nearby houses and vehicles.  Golf ball size hail was also reported in the Grand Island area.  Wind driven quarter size hail was reported in Hastings.  Daytime and evening thunderstorms in the Holdrege area were responsible for hail damage to cars.  Two auto dealerships in town reported at least some damage to about one-half of their inventory.

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:34:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:34:00 (CST)
Location: HOLDREGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:38:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:38:00 (CST)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 21:33:00 to 04-MAY-03 21:33:00 (CST)
Location: HOLDREGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:24:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:24:00 (CST)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:51:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:51:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:52:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:52:00 (CST)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:06:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:06:00 (CST)
Location: GILTNER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:57:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:57:00 (CST)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:00:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 250K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:10:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:10:00 (CST)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:56:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:56:00 (CST)
Location: KEARNEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:08:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:08:00 (CST)
Location: CLARKS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:40:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 21:48:00 to 04-MAY-03 21:48:00 (CST)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:34:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:34:00 (CST)
Location: AXTELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:38:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:38:00 (CST)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 14:00:00 to 04-MAY-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:40:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:45:00 (CST)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 69 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:00:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 20:56:00 to 04-MAY-03 20:56:00 (CST)
Location: SMITHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 21:05:00 to 04-MAY-03 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 21:07:00 to 04-MAY-03 21:07:00 (CST)
Location: BERTRAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:33:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:33:00 (CST)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:29:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:29:00 (CST)
Location: HAYLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 12:33:00 to 04-MAY-03 12:33:00 (CST)
Location: DANNEBROG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 13:15:00 to 04-MAY-03 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:13:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:13:00 (CST)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 150K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:35:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:35:00 (CST)
Location: CHAPMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:00:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:10:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:10:00 (CST)
Location: DANNEBROG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:00:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND IS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:15:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:15:00 (CST)
Location: RIVERDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 10:15:00 to 04-MAY-03 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: PROSSER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:15:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:15:00 (CST)
Location: MARQUETTE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:15:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 11:29:00 to 04-MAY-03 11:29:00 (CST)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 10:30:00 to 04-MAY-03 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: CAIRO
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 200K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Hail in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 04-MAY-03 10:39:00 to 04-MAY-03 10:39:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND IS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 250K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT