Supercell thunderstorms developed across portions of North Central Nebraska during the late afternoon hours of August 17th.  This activity organized into a line of thunderstorms during the early evening hours producing large hail and severe winds. Four injuries were reported in Whiteclay Nebraska as a result of baseball sized hail.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 13:39:00 to 17-AUG-14 13:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 13:59:00 to 17-AUG-14 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIMAN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several windows were broken at a farmstead east of Merriman.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 14:22:00 to 17-AUG-14 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELI
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 14:22:00 to 17-AUG-14 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 14:01:00 to 17-AUG-14 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 14:58:00 to 17-AUG-14 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:00:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:13:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:00:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH along with nickle sized hail.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:10:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:20:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 15:25:00 to 17-AUG-14 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 12 inch diameter tree was uprooted along with roof damage to a shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 16:15:00 to 17-AUG-14 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH uprooted one tree and produced severe damage to other trees east of Thedford.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 16:50:00 to 17-AUG-14 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts to  60 MPH along with penny sized hail and torrential rainfall with visibilities near zero.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts produced tree damage along with dime sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:01:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked down several power poles and uprooted trees. Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported as well.

Hail in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 18:02:00 to 17-AUG-14 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:45:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH produced tree damage with numerous large branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:52:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH and getting stronger.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 18:00:00 to 17-AUG-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 80 MPH produced extensive tree damage and snapped power poles. Severe crop damage reported southwest of Burwell.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:00:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITE CLAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 16:55:00 to 17-AUG-14 16:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITE CLAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 16:50:00 to 17-AUG-14 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITE CLAY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Baseball size hail and strong winds injured 4 in Whiteclay. One person was taken to a local hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 16:30:00 to 17-AUG-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported 8 inch tree branches down from 60 MPH wind gusts. Nickle size hail was also reported.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-AUG-14 17:25:00 to 17-AUG-14 17:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public