An upper level disturbance crossing the Plains aided in the developement of a MCS, which continued on through the overnight hours as it pushed east into an area of greater instability, while additional elevated thunderstorms developed along the nose of a 30 to 40 knot low level jet.  Some thunderstorms became severe, and though there were a few isolated reports of nickel to quarter size hail, of greater concern was the wind.  There were numerous reports of wind gusts near 60 mph, and one report of a 77 mph wind gust near Benedict in York County.  These winds caused damage to some trees and crops in the area.

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:06:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERTRAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:06:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Tree limbs of 4 to 5 inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:20:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLDREGE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust measured at 63 mph from AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:23:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACRAMENTO
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gust measured by Fire Department.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 00:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOTHENBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 00:42:00 to 04-AUG-09 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gust measured at 59 mph from AWOS.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:55:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust measured by ASOS.  One power pole on the east side of town was blown down, causing a power outage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 01:25:00 to 04-AUG-09 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOELUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs up to 1 foot in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HALL, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 02:00:00 to 04-AUG-09 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND IS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gust estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 02:06:00 to 04-AUG-09 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORDVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs up to 18 inches in diamater were blown down.  Winds were accompanied by pea to dime size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 02:50:00 to 04-AUG-09 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENEDICT
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees in town were blown down.  Some crop damage was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 02:30:00 to 04-AUG-09 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON REGIER ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage to grain bins and area crops was reported.  Tree limbs up to 8 inches in diameter were blown down.

Hail in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 04-AUG-09 02:38:00 to 04-AUG-09 02:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter