Numerous thunderstorms moved northeast out of Colorado and into southwest Nebraska during the afternoon hours. The storms initially produced large hail.  However, then the storms started to develop into a bow echo as they moved northeast and produced very strong winds and a couple of brief tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 21:45:00 to 26-JUN-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: O NEILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong winds snapped off large tree limbs and a power pole.

Tornado in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:22:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 152.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado developed on the northwest corner of a bow echo and touched down very briefly over Union Pacific Railroad Bailey Yard and was witnessed by numerous railroad workers.  The tornado derailed 14 empty coal cars and overturned a semi in Bailey Yard. It also snapped off large trees on the north edge of Bailey Yard before lifting.  The storm had produced another brief tornado previous to this one.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:22:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Very intense winds hit the southwest edge of North Platte and moved northeast.  In the path of the storm, the winds broke off numerous large tree limbs, uprooted or snapped off several trees, broke out a large window in the emergency room of Great Plains Regional Medical Center, and damaged garage doors.  Some of the trees fell on homes and caused damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRAINTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The outflow winds broke off large tree limbs, destroyed 2 grain bins, and severely damaged a grain storage facility.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:40:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The winds broke off large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:55:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The intense winds broke off large tree limbs, overturned a center pivot irrigation system, and snapped off a large power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intense winds broke off many large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:37:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds knocked down or uprooted several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOYD, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 22:05:00 to 26-JUN-09 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONOWI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were broken by the winds of 50 to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds uprooted two pine trees, damaged garage doors and a carport, blew over a camper, and broke off large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 15:09:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The winds broke off numerous large tree limbs in Big Springs.  Small hail combined with the strong winds to destroy corn crops north of Big Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NENZEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 60 mph wind gusts along with large hail.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The public reported large hail and very strong wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:38:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELSIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were broken, a fertilizer tank was overturned, and outbuildings were damaged.

Funnel Cloud in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 14:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 14:55:00 to 26-JUN-09 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail was accompanied by very heavy rain.

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 15:15:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 15:17:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 15:41:00 to 26-JUN-09 15:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRULE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 16:37:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: LISCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 14:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:15:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.75K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tornado developed on the northwest corner of a bow echo and touched down very briefly.  It ripped a 70 pound cover off a hot tub and tossed it 150 feet into a field. It also tore off shingles from roofs.  The storm that produced the tornado continued northeast and produced another brief tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:23:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLFLEET
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 16:38:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAPPELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The winds broke large tree limbs.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 to 26-JUN-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKE MC CONAGHY
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained storm spotters reported 5 minutes of mostly half dollar size hail with some of the hail as large as softballs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:12:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs were broken, a center pivot irrigation system was overturned, and a house roof was damaged from the intense winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 19:30:00 to 26-JUN-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The winds broke off large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 21:30:00 to 26-JUN-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWAN LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer reported wind gusts in excess of 60 mph along with brief heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 26-JUN-09 17:15:00 to 26-JUN-09 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The very strong winds snapped off large trees, some of which fell on roofs of homes and on cars, and caused roof damage at the lumber yard.