An unstable atmosphere, plenty of moisture, and a low level jet produced thunderstorms during the overnight hours.  The storms intensified after daybreak and produced large hail through the early evening hours.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 14:08:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 15:44:00 to 17-JUL-09 15:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 15:58:00 to 17-JUL-09 15:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail and wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph damaged roofs on homes, broke skylights in homes, and damaged vehicles.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 16:14:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRULE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported the hail.

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 16:22:00 to 17-JUL-09 16:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 09:10:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 09:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail covered the ground.

Hail in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:42:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:23:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 07:58:00 to 17-JUL-09 07:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:04:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Most of the hail stones were nickel size, but some were as large as quarters.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:10:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:11:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:35:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 09:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 09:10:00 to 17-JUL-09 09:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:53:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYES CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HAYES, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 4.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:27:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:35:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The hail hit the golf course southeast of Ogallala.

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported hail along Highway 61.

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 10:50:00 to 17-JUL-09 10:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: (IML)IMPERIAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:29:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:43:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 8.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:30:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:47:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:57:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 14:01:00 to 17-JUL-09 14:01:00 (MST-7)
Location: HYANNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRONTIER, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 01:43:00 to 17-JUL-09 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUSTIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 02:15:00 to 17-JUL-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 03:20:00 to 17-JUL-09 03:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 04:57:00 to 17-JUL-09 04:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Penny size hail fell at the NWS office located at the North Platte airport.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:23:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 08:23:00 to 17-JUL-09 08:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 to 17-JUL-09 11:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The large hail broke windows, poked holes in vinyl siding on homes, and destroyed gardens on the south side of Imperial.  It also destroyed a half circle of potatoes and a field of corn to the southwest of Imperial.