A wild afternoon and early evening of high winds, hail, flooding and even a brief tornado was had over south central Nebraska. The tornado occurred on the east side of Hastings. This EF0 tornado traveled on the ground for about 1.5 miles and lifted around the Hastings Motorsports Track just southeast of town. Damage was minor. Elsewhere in Hastings, tree damage was excessive due to straight line winds near 70 mph. The hardest hit area was the eastern half of town where large trees were toppled and some damage was had to homes and other buildings. Hastings was the beginning of a corridor of high winds, which extended east along U.S. Highway 6 across Clay County and into Fillmore County. Another hard hit area was from Harvard to Saronville. A 125-foot tall grain bin was completely destroyed at a grain storage facility near Saronville. Ironically, the bin had just been completed. Over $100,000 in electrical equipment for the facility was lost as well. Winds were estimated at 80 mph and were enough to pull the anchor bolts out of the cement foundation. Further east, the town of Fairmont in Fillmore County was pounded as well. The roof was torn from the local car wash and tree damage was extensive. Power was lost to many parts of Fillmore County, including the Fillmore Central Middle School where classes were cancelled the next day. In rural areas, pivots were overturned, outbuildings damaged and the corn crop was trampled by the wind. Damage to corn and soybeans is hard to assess, but will likely reach several million dollars. Heavy rain of 2 to 5 inches resulted in water issues around the area as well. Many streets in Hastings were flooded and there were numerous road closures on county roads across Adams and Clay counties. There were sporadic reports of large hail and high winds elsewhere in south central Nebraska that afternoon and evening. Finally, in far northern Valley County near the Garfield County line, heavy rain caused flash flooding to occur on Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:57:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: INLAND
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust to 79 mph occurred at a University of Nebraska agronomy research facility.

Flash Flood in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:45:00 to 22-AUG-07 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding throughout the eastern half of the county. Numerous county roads covered with water. Many streets in Hastings had 1 to 2 feet of water and the Burlington Street underpass was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:50:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding throughout the county with many county roads under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:50:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDGAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEWEESE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:57:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:08:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:20:00 to 22-AUG-07 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND IS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding in south side of town. One car washed off the road into a ditch.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:25:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINDEN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:30:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Widespread damage to trees and some structures throughout town.

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:30:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A hole was knocked in a roof by a large limb which fell. There was other wind damage throughout town.

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:15:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHICKLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:30:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVENPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in THAYER, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:50:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:55:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARONVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At least 80 mph winds toppled a newly constructed 125 foot tall grain bin and pulled the anchor bolts out of the cement foundation.

Flash Flood in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 14:45:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYRIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of water over county roads and water running over Highway 11 at mile marker 87.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 15:38:00 to 22-AUG-07 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:10:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado began on the east side of Hastings and traveled to the southeast for 1 to 2 miles. Damage was minimal and winds were estimated at 75 mph. The tornado was rated an EF0.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:07:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winds of 60 to 70 mph battered the Hastings area for about 10 minutes. There were many reports of tree and minor structural damage.

Hail in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 16:30:00 to 22-AUG-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 22-AUG-07 17:30:00 to 22-AUG-07 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper