A slow moving cold front moved through the area Saturday afternoon with a strong low level moisture surge in southeast winds over the panhandle out ahead of the front. Severe thunderstorms developed Saturday afternoon which caused major damage in Morrill County (Bridgeport). Bridgeport sustained major damage as grain towers were toppled, a 100 foot radio tower was blown down and almost every tree in the city sustained some form of damage.  There was major crop damage to area fields and gardens from the large hail as well.

Hail in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:34:00 to 03-JUL-10 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:30:00 to 03-JUL-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water over road to Brickers Lake.

Hail in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:35:00 to 03-JUL-10 16:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to golf ball sized hail completely covering the ground.

Flash Flood in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:40:00 to 03-JUL-10 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water from curb to curb over Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:50:00 to 03-JUL-10 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROADWATER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:40:00 to 03-JUL-10 17:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three to four feet of water over steets in south part of town. Water entering homes, primarily due to poor storm darianage.

Flash Flood in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 17:30:00 to 03-JUL-10 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy Rain in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 14:00:00 to 03-JUL-10 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported 4.0 inches of rainfall the fell in three hours and 40 minutes.

Hail in CHEYENNE, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 17:54:00 to 03-JUL-10 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: GURLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 15:05:00 to 03-JUL-10 15:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter sized hail. 1.25 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes. Winds estimated at 35 to 45 MPH.

Hail in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 15:23:00 to 03-JUL-10 15:27:00 (MST-7)
Location: HEMINGFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:20:00 to 03-JUL-10 16:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 16:28:00 to 03-JUL-10 16:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two 70 foot tall grain bins blown off and away from their foundations. A 100 foot tall radion tower blown over. Two to three foot diameter trees blown over and snapped off. Power poles snapped off, primarily in the center of town.

Hail in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 15:02:00 to 03-JUL-10 15:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRIDGEPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in BOX BUTTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-JUL-10 15:05:00 to 03-JUL-10 15:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ALLIANCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter