During the early morning hours of June 16th a warm, humid and unstable airmass rapidly returned to eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. As this air returned to the region, scattered thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours and continued into early afternoon. These thunderstorms were responsible for mainly large hail, some of which was very large. These morning thunderstorms reinforced a warm front across eastern Nebraska during the afternoon. Extreme instability developed along this warm front and allowed for isolated thunderstorm development by mid afternoon, which quickly become severe. A single supercell thunderstorm went on to produce 4 violent tornadoes over the next 2 hours. Other strong and severe thunderstorms moved into northeast Nebraska in the evening and continued into the early morning hours.

Tornado in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 14:42:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began to the southwest of the Stanton and increased in intensity and size as it moved to the north northeast, passing to the west of the city of Stanton by about 2 miles. The tornado did the most significant damage to the north of Stanton where two farmsteads were completely destroyed just to the south of Highway 275. Here two vehicles, one car and one truck, were picked up by the tornado and tossed over a quarter of a mile. The tornado also completely destroyed two other homes and outbuildings, as well as debarking trees. The tornado continued northeast of Highway 275 for about 3 miles before roping out.

Tornado in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado, after crossing in front of the Pilger tornado, moved out of Cuming County and into Wayne County. The tornado continued for about 2 miles into the County before roping out and dissipating. As the tornado crossed into Wayne County it impacted a cattle ranch to the north of Y Road where over 300 head of cattle were killed as well as destroying outbuildings. As the tornado moved north northwest, while slowing, it impacted a brick home between 847th and 848th Roads where the second story was removed as well as some outside walls.

Tornado in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:37:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the Pilger tornado that went through Stanton and Cuming into Wayne County. Once entering the county the tornado produced violent damage at two farmsteads where the houses were completely destroyed down to the foundation. The tornado finally started to narrow and weaken as a new tornado developed to the northeast. As this occurred the tornado narrowed and accelerated to the east northeast to the south of the new tornado before finally dissipating.

Tornado in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:13:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed to the southeast of the Pilger tornado as it was nearing the town of Pilger. The tornado stuck one farmstead in Stanton County along 1st Road before exiting into Cuming County about 2.5 miles southeast of Pilger. At this farmstead outbuildings were destroyed, trees were downed, and power lines were blown down. The tornado then continued into Cuming County.

Tornado in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:00:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 12.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed about 5.5 miles southwest of the town of Pilger and moved directly northeast directly striking the town. The tornado did violent damage within the town of Pilger.  Nearly 75 percent of the structures in the town received some damage, while structures near the center of the tornado were completely destroyed.  A 5-year-old girl was killed and her mother seriously injured while attempting to take cover from their mobile home to a storm shelter.  The tornado continued to move northeast past the town crossing Highway 275 about 1 mile west of the Cuming County line. The tornado continued northeast exiting Stanton County about 2.25 miles northeast of the city of Pilger into Cuming County.

Tornado in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:17:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WISNER
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

As the tornado continued from Stanton County into Cuming county it increased in size and intensity. The tornado crossed the Elkhorn River about 3 miles west of Wisner and then crossed Highway 275 where significant damage was done to a cattle ranch. Over 300 head of cattle were lost here, as well as numerous outbuildings. The tornado continued to the north northeast, running nearly parallel to the Pilger tornado for a time impacting several farmsteads along 4 1/2 Road. As the tornado neared X Road along 4 1/2 Road it directly impacted two farmsteads where violent damage was done including completely destroying two homes down to the foundation, destroying outbuildings, lofting vehicles, and debarking trees.  A 74-year-old Clarkson, Nebraska resident was killed when the vehicle he was driving was flipped by the tornado.  The tornado crossed in front of the Pilger tornado and continued to the north into Wayne County about 7.25 miles north northwest of Wisner, NE.

Tornado in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:21:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This is a continuation of the Pilger tornado into Cuming County. In Cuming County the tornado impacted several rural residences along the path resulting in significant damage. The tornado was nearly paralleling another violent tornado to the east, and these tornadoes came in close proximity near X Road and 4 1/2 Road where the paths appear to have crossed with the tornado to the east continuing to the north, while this tornado continued northeast crossing into Wayne County about 7.15 miles north of Wisner, NE.

Tornado in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 15:40:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Tornado F-scale: EF4
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed as the Pilger tornado was beginning to enter the rope stage. The Pilger tornado rotated around the south side of this developing tornado before completely dissipating. As this tornado moved north, along and to the east of State Highway 16 it grew in size and intensity. The tornado impacted numerous farmsteads along its path in eastern Wayne County producing varying degrees of damage, but the tornado was particularly violent in a two mile stretch between 853rd and 855th Roads where 4 houses were completely destroyed down to the foundation. The tornado also destroyed outbuildings, power poles, and debarked trees in these locations as well. The tornado became wrapped in rain as it moved to the east of Wakefield. The tornado entered Dixon County about 2.25 miles east of Wakefield.

Hail in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 07:53:00 to 16-JUN-14 07:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 08:02:00 to 16-JUN-14 08:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 08:11:00 to 16-JUN-14 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 08:11:00 to 16-JUN-14 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 09:08:00 to 16-JUN-14 09:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALPARAISO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 09:16:00 to 16-JUN-14 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 3.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

There were reports from spotters, the public, and the co-op observer of hail which measured up to 3.50 inches in diameter.

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 09:35:00 to 16-JUN-14 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CERESCO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 10:04:00 to 16-JUN-14 10:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITHACA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 10:17:00 to 16-JUN-14 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESHARA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 10:24:00 to 16-JUN-14 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 10:29:00 to 16-JUN-14 10:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 10:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHORN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Reports of large hail were received from several sources across the western half of the Omaha metro area. Hail was mostly from quarter to golf ball size, but isolated locations did see hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

Flash Flood in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WISNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

While conducting a storm survey for the tornadoes, NWS personnel observed that flash flooding had occurred in an area northwest of Wisner where water had covered mainly rural roadways.

Tornado in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 14:38:00 to 16-JUN-14 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

This brief weak tornado was filmed by several storm chasers. The tornado occurred immediately before the violent tornado that moved northeast passing to the west of the city of Stanton. This tornado remained in open areas and no damage was noted by the National Weather Service damage survey team.

Hail in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 14:16:00 to 16-JUN-14 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 14:16:00 to 16-JUN-14 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNEBAGO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 19:12:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSMOND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 19:27:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 20:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 20:29:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELGIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 20:34:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covered the ground, and ranged from quarter to golf ball size.

Hail in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 21:49:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNEBAGO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 16-JUN-14 07:26:00 to 16-JUN-14 07:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reports from Utica ranged from golf ball to tennis ball size hail.