An intense upper level low pressure system approached Western Nebraska on March 28th.  Supercells developed quickly along a dryline extending from western Cherry County southward through western Chase County.  The supercells produced tornadoes, hail, and strong winds during the late afternoon and evening hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 29-MAR-07 00:10:00 to 29-MAR-07 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ANW)AINSWORTH MUNI
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:00:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WAUNETA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm outflow winds destroyed a milk barn at a farmstead.

Tornado in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:11:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in north central Chase County which then crossed into Perkins County before lifting.  The tornado broke off power poles along the path.

Tornado in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:05:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A supercell thunderstorm produced a brief tornado over open rangeland.

Tornado in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:46:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHBY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A supercell that produced tornadoes earlier also produced a small tornado in rural Grant County.  The tornado touched down near Dubbs Ranch south of Ashby and traveled north taking down power lines, breaking off and uprooting trees along a shelter belt, broke off fenceline, and moved cattle feeding equipment around.

Tornado in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:11:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado touched down along the Union Pacific railroad tracks near Highway 30 on the far west side of Ogallala and moved north-northeast.  In the path, the tornado destroyed a garage, broke off power poles, destroyed outbuildings, lifted and moved vehicles, broke off trees, damaged roofs, and overturned horse trailers at a small farm and a veterinary hospital before lifting.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:35:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKE MC CONAGHY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 90 mph were reported at the northeast corner of Lake McConaughy.  The winds took off portions of the metal roof on a manufactured home.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:35:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: PAXTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 20:00:00 to 28-MAR-07 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WAUNETA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm outflow winds lifted the metal roof off the Frenchman Valley Coop building and deposited it in the road with some pieces breaking windows in nearby businesses. Harchelroad Motors also sustained roof damage to their business and had windows broken out of several vehicles.  Other vehicles were lifted and turned.

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:20:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:52:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large supercell thunderstorm originally spawned two tornadoes with the eastern tornado eventually taking over.  The tornado touched down approximately 6 miles south-southwest of Grant and moved northeast for a few miles and then turned northwest to pass 3 miles west of Grant and continue northwest to near the Perkins and Keith County line approximately 12 miles north-northwest of Grant.  The tornado encountered the first farm where it destroyed outbuildings and grain bins and damaged the roof of a metal storage building.  Damage to the second farm included ripping off half the roof on the home. At the third farmstead, the tornado destroyed grain bins and a barn and ripped a hole in the roof of the home.  The tornado also uprooted and snapped off numerous trees, broke off power poles, and overturned center pivot irrigation systems.

Tornado in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:05:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado was reported by law enforcement to have touched down 16 miles southwest of Arthur and remained on the ground until about 13 miles northwest of Arthur.  Because of the rural nature of the area in the path of this tornado, very little damage was reported. However, it was responsible for destroying approximately 160 feet of windbreak near a residence in southwest Arthur County.

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 15:55:00 to 28-MAR-07 15:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:05:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:10:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: BINGHAM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 17:07:00 to 28-MAR-07 17:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 17:32:00 to 28-MAR-07 17:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A supercell thunderstorm produced a tornado in Chase County that continued into Perkins County.  The tornado broke some power poles along the path.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 20:40:00 to 28-MAR-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported penny size hail covered the ground to one inch deep.

Hail in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 21:00:00 to 28-MAR-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.25K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The tornado initially touched down just west of Morgan Lake and then moved north over a hill and encountered a ranch where it took off tops of trees and a door on a house.  From there, it moved slightly northeast and lifted just south of the Snake River.

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:45:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:12:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A supercell thunderstorm produced a brief tornado over open rangeland.

Tornado in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 18:20:00 to 28-MAR-07 18:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large supercell thunderstorm originally spawned two tornadoes with the eastern tornado eventually taking over.  This western tornado moved northeast and broke off power poles before dissipating.  The eastern tornado went on to produce extensive damage through Perkins County.

Tornado in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:00:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado touched down briefly.

Tornado in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 19:20:00 to 28-MAR-07 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A supercell thunderstorm spawned a brief tornado that produced minor roof damage to homes and broke off some tree limbs.

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:15:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:38:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:40:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported golf ball size hail 5 miles southeast of Oshkosh in Garden County.

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 17:18:00 to 28-MAR-07 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: LISCO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 16:48:00 to 28-MAR-07 16:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 17:17:00 to 28-MAR-07 17:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 28-MAR-07 17:00:00 to 28-MAR-07 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer