A weak upper level wave moving across the plains was enough to spark the development of scattered thunderstorms across portions of south central Nebraska.  Modest instability and shear allowed for some thunderstorms to become strong to severe. The most impact was felt across portions of Buffalo, Kearney, and Phelps Counties, where 60 to 80 mph winds and hail to the size of quarters were reported.  Numerous reports of damage came in from the Odessa area, where pivots were overturned, vehicles were blown off of the interstate, and the roof and garage of a home sustained damage.

Hail in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 15:55:00 to 22-JUL-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTLEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 17:15:00 to 22-JUL-09 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRECEPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 17:07:00 to 22-JUL-09 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENESAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 17:20:00 to 22-JUL-09 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HSI)HASTINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 14:25:00 to 22-JUL-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOTHENBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 15:45:00 to 22-JUL-09 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELFAST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 15:34:00 to 22-JUL-09 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARNAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Public

Accompanied by strong winds, knocking down tree branches and removing a few shingles from a home.

Hail in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 16:50:00 to 22-JUL-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARAPAHOE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 16:52:00 to 22-JUL-09 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 22-JUL-09 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 60 mph were accompanied by hail up to the size of quarters, causing minor to significant crop damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEARNEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 14:05:00 to 22-JUL-09 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: AXTELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 60 mph were accompanied by hail up to the size of quarters, causing minor to significant crop damage across the area.

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 14:10:00 to 22-JUL-09 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOTHENBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 14:15:00 to 22-JUL-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILDRETH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 22-JUL-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 17:29:00 to 22-JUL-09 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 13:30:00 to 22-JUL-09 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELM CREEK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Winds estimated at 80 mph caused damage near the town of Odessa.  Reports included center pivots being tipped over, roof and garage damage to a home, widespread tree limbs down, and automobiles being blown off Interstate 80.  Accompanying these winds was hail up to the size of quarters, which combined with the winds caused widespread minor to significant crop damage across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 13:37:00 to 22-JUL-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 80 mph were accompanied by hail up the size of quarters, causing minor to significant crop damage across the area.

Hail in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 22-JUL-09 16:24:00 to 22-JUL-09 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORACE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public