Storms developed in an unstable atmosphere along and ahead of a cold front as it progressed southeastward across western and north central Nebraska.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:02:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:40:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trained storm spotters reported large hail along with 50 mph winds and heavy rain.

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:15:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:46:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:46:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:51:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A trained fire department spotter reported an estimated 50 mph winds occurring with the hail.

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:26:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 17:14:00 to 20-JUL-09 17:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 17:24:00 to 20-JUL-09 17:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 20-JUL-09 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 18:20:00 to 20-JUL-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 17:45:00 to 20-JUL-09 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail lasted for 10 minutes and covered the ground.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 17:30:00 to 20-JUL-09 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:50:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Very strong winds accompanied golf ball size hail.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:07:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:17:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:17:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 13:45:00 to 20-JUL-09 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported a windshield broken out of a pickup truck and 7 windows broken out of a home.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:23:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:20:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:55:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong winds also occurred.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:57:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:45:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:50:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:07:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 14:30:00 to 20-JUL-09 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 15:09:00 to 20-JUL-09 15:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The cooperative observer measured the wind gusts on a Davis weather station.

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUL-09 16:05:00 to 20-JUL-09 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHAMPION
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 90.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained storm spotter reported baseball size hail.  The hail broke numerous north facing windows and damaged the siding on homes.  The hail also severely damaged soybean, corn, and wheat crops southeast of Champion.