Large hail caused widespread crop and property damage in most of Dixon and Dakota Counties in extreme northeast Nebraska during the afternoon of August 18th. There were also reports of damaging winds, and one report of flash flooding as the evening began.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:08:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASKELL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large hail punched a hole in the roof of a home, caused other damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, and severely damaged crops. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:28:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEYS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail caused damage to roofs and siding of homes, and caused tree damage. The hail also damaged crops in the area.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large hail caused widespread crop damage, destroying some corn crops completely. The hail also damaged roofs and siding on buildings, and severely dented vehicles and broke windows. A stock trailer was destroyed by the large hail in combination with damaging winds. The hail, also in combination with damaging winds, caused severe tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds, in combination with very large hail, caused damage to roofs and siding of homes, destroyed a stock trailer, and caused widespread crop and tree damage.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops, and also caused widespread tree damage. The hail was accompanied by estimated 70 mph wind gusts and heavy rainfall of around 4 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds, combined with large hail, caused severe damage to corn and soybean crops.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:10:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Thunderstorm winds, in combination with large hail, caused damage to corn and soybean crops, and to trees.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:28:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWCASTLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail caused an an unknown amount of crop and vehicle damage.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:35:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONCA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:40:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERBURY
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Large hail, driven by strong winds, broke numerous windows, dented vehicles, and caused widespread crop damage.

Hail in DAKOTA, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:45:00 to 18-AUG-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail caused widespread damage to corn and soybean crops. The hail accumulated up to 6 inches and drifted higher, requiring snow plows to remove the hail from roads. The hail also broke windows and dented vehicles. The amount of crop and property damage was not known.

Hail in DAKOTA, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 16:05:00 to 18-AUG-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail caused widespread damage to crops, vehicles, and windows.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 18-AUG-11 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail broke windows and dented vehicles. Hail accumulation and resulting fog caused a semi truck to tip over, causing minor injuries to the driver. The hail also caused an unknown amount of crop damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 16:30:00 to 18-AUG-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEYS ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including one tree blown onto a barn.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 16:52:00 to 18-AUG-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURLEYS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 18:20:00 to 18-AUG-11 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms caused Pidgeon Creek to overflow, flooding some farmland.

Hail in DIXON, NEBRASKA
From 18-AUG-11 15:10:00 to 18-AUG-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Quarter size hail, accompanied by estimated 70 mph winds, caused damage to corn and soybean crops and to trees.