A line of severe thunderstorms produced intense wind gusts across portions of south central Nebraska during the late afternoon and evening of May 23.  There were numerous reports of 80 mph winds which caused minor to moderate damage in 16 counties.  Reports indicate that Adams county was among one of the hardest hit areas, especially in Hastings where several buildings were damaged and one garage destroyed.  Several large trees were downed, and 25 to 30 utility poles were snapped. In addition, numerous center pivots systems were flipped over.

Hail in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:35:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: DONIPHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:26:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:26:00 (CST)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 70 MG
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 15:30:00 to 23-MAY-06 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: MILLER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 16:44:00 to 23-MAY-06 16:44:00 (CST)
Location: KEARNEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:13:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:13:00 (CST)
Location: PROSSER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:42:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:42:00 (CST)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:45:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:45:00 (CST)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

A brief gustnado occurred south of Aurora and was photographed by an off-duty NWS employee.

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:06:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:06:00 (CST)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Quarter sized hail was accompanied by 50 to 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:15:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: GRESHAM
Magnitude: 56 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 16:45:00 to 23-MAY-06 16:45:00 (CST)
Location: LOUP CITY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 17:03:00 to 23-MAY-06 17:03:00 (CST)
Location: FARWELL
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 17:33:00 to 23-MAY-06 17:33:00 (CST)
Location: SHELTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:55:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:05:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:05:00 (CST)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:30:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 25K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

Thunderstorm Wind in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:35:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:43:00 (CST)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 75K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:40:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: SUPERIOR
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:57:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:57:00 (CST)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:47:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:47:00 (CST)
Location: SHICKLEY
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

Thunderstorm Wind in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:48:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:48:00 (CST)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 70 EG
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 19:49:00 to 23-MAY-06 19:49:00 (CST)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 17:40:00 to 23-MAY-06 17:40:00 (CST)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: COOP STATION

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 17:45:00 to 23-MAY-06 17:45:00 (CST)
Location: WOOD RIVER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 17:50:00 to 23-MAY-06 17:50:00 (CST)
Location: ST LIBORY
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 10K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MERRICK, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in NANCE, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: FULLERTON
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:00:00 (CST)
Location: GRAND IS
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

60 mph winds were accompanied by nickel size hail.

Hail in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:21:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:21:00 (CST)
Location: LAWRENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:23:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:23:00 (CST)
Location: (HSI)HASTINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 58 MG
Property damage: 100K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 23-MAY-06 18:08:00 to 23-MAY-06 18:08:00 (CST)
Location: JUNIATA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER