Thunderstorms that developed near a weak cold front in western Nebraska during the late afternoon of July 10th.  The thunderstorms then moved across eastern Nebraska fed by high levels of instability due to temperatures in the 80s and dew point temperatures in the 70s.  The storms produced areas of damaging winds as the moved across eastern Nebraska, with most of the damage reported in northeast Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:05:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph caused tree damage in the Tilden area.  Some of the fallen trees caused damage to at least one home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 22:20:00 to 10-JUL-11 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIMROSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The northeast extent of about a 150 mile path of wind damage to mainly corn crops extended from around Primrose to southeast and east of Albion.  The winds were estimated at over 60 mph.  The damage was noted by area agronomists flying over the area and is known as green snap, or stalk breakage due to winds during a fast growing stage right before tasseling.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:13:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVID CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 22:36:00 to 10-JUL-11 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed numerous large tree limbs and a few trees, mostly on the south part of town along 8th and 9th streets.  The fallen trees damaged some homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 22:56:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 68 mph was measured by the Norfolk Asos at 1156 pm CDT and a gust of 59 mph was measured at 1213 am CDT.  The winds caused some tree damage in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:05:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSMOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at over 60 mph downed numerous large tree limbs, some up to 8 inches in diameter.  The fallen trees downed some power lines causing power outages in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:01:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVID CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A thunderstorm wind gust was estimated at around 60 mph near David City by the fire chief.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:05:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager measured a thunderstorm wind gust a little over 70 mph for 1.5 minutes near Stanton.  The strong winds caused tree damage and knocked out power for 3,000 to 4,000 people in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:32:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENDER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management estimated thunderstorm winds gusted to around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 11-JUL-11 00:09:00 to 11-JUL-11 00:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYS TOWN
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A thunderstorm wind gust of 62 mph was measured on home weather equipment near 156th and Maple Streets.  The strong winds caused scattered tree damage, mainly across the northern sections of town from around Irvington through Florence.  The fallen trees caused some vehicle and home damage and also knocked the power out to around 8,000 OPPD customers across the northern sections of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 23:24:00 to 10-JUL-11 23:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Awos in Wayne measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph.  The strong winds brought down a number of large tree branches in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 10-JUL-11 22:22:00 to 10-JUL-11 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph split a large tree in the Albion area and also knocked over a communication tower that damaged a vehicle.  Significant damage to corn fields were noted east and west of Albion as well.