Thunderstorms containing very heavy rainfall occurred across portions of southwest Nebraska causing flash flooding over portions of western Lincoln and eastern Keith county during the evening hours on June 20th, 2011.  Some damaging winds occurred across Lincoln county during the late evening hours.

Flash Flood in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 14:30:00 to 20-JUN-11 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PAXTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

NeRain observer reported 5.6 inches of rainfall at this location with more flood waters in low areas of field than ever previously seen. County roads were flooded or washed out.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 15:30:00 to 20-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An NeRain observer reported 7.25 inches of rainfall located 3 miles west southwest of Hershey.  County roads were washed out in the area and street flooding occurred in the city of Hershey and at a truck stop near the Interstate 80 interchange near Hershey.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 15:30:00 to 20-JUN-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An NeRain observer reported 6.20 inches of rainfall located 2 miles southwest of Sutherland.  County roads were washed out in the area.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 14:52:00 to 20-JUN-11 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 17:21:00 to 20-JUN-11 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Sutherland fire department reported flood damage occurred at nursing home.

Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 17:50:00 to 20-JUN-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported that west snake road in Sutherland was flooded.

Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 20:41:00 to 20-JUN-11 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous fields and a truck stop parking lot flooded in Hershey.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 15:40:00 to 20-JUN-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lincoln county emergency manager reported water and cornstalk debris flowing over Highway 30, located 2 to 3 miles west of Sutherland near mile marker 155. Highway 30 became closed due to flooding from repeated heavy rainfall.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 20:53:00 to 20-JUN-11 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Power out in parts of Sutherland from high winds. A Nebraska department of roads equipment measured a 60 mph wind gust with 48 mph sustained wind.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 21:35:00 to 20-JUN-11 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

High winds blew the cover off a hot tub.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 22:05:00 to 20-JUN-11 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High winds caused power outages across southern parts of North Platte, including Indian Hills subdivision.

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 22:13:00 to 20-JUN-11 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 22:50:00 to 20-JUN-11 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Power out on Rodeo Road and areas north of railroad tracks due to high winds.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-11 15:57:00 to 20-JUN-11 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported water flowing over highway 30, 5 to 6 miles west of Sutherland.