Moisture returning to eastern Nebraska and western Iowa during the afternoon on June 20th allowed for the development of scattered thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were responsible for mainly large hail across the area, but some strong winds were reported as well. The thunderstorms also dropped very heavy rainfall, especially over the Omaha Metro area, which led to significant flash flooding in parts of the metro.

Flash Flood in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 23:44:00 to 21-JUN-14 04:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant flash flooding occurred in central and eastern Sarpy County due to heavy rainfall. Slow moving thunderstorms deposited over 7 inches of rainfall during the evening and early morning hours of June 20th into the 21st. In addition to street flooding, that led to several road closures, the Papio Creek reached flood stage and flooded areas along the creek, including into the Twin Creek Apartments. Unfortunately one direct death occurred from the flooding in this area as a man abandoned his car and was swept away by the flood waters.  The Big Papillion Creek at Ft. Crook reached 36.21 feet early in the morning of June 21, a record crest for the site, flood stage is 33 feet.  The flooding also topped a levee along the creek.

Flood in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 21-JUN-14 03:51:00 to 21-JUN-14 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRIBNER ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain on June 20th caused Pebble Creek near Scribner to flood.  The creek reached a crest around 20.65 feet during the morning of June 21, flood stage is 18 feet.  The flooding impacted a few county roads and farmland in the area.

Flood in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 21-JUN-14 05:15:00 to 21-JUN-14 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NICKERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain caused Maple Creek to flood around and west of Nickerson.  The creek at Nickerson reached a crest a little over 15 feet during the afternoon of June 21, flood stage is 11.5 feet.  The flooding crossed a few county roads in the area and also flooded farmland near the creek.

Hail in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 16:40:00 to 20-JUN-14 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 17:06:00 to 20-JUN-14 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNIEVEL ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 17:28:00 to 20-JUN-14 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUHY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 17:52:00 to 20-JUN-14 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFFS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 18:36:00 to 20-JUN-14 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHOO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 16:04:00 to 20-JUN-14 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 18:05:00 to 20-JUN-14 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREMONT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several reports of hail ranging from quarter to half dollar size were received from the Fremont area.

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 19:09:00 to 20-JUN-14 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYS TOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 19:33:00 to 20-JUN-14 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAPILLION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 19:49:00 to 20-JUN-14 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOPER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 20:02:00 to 20-JUN-14 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELIGH
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 20:18:00 to 20-JUN-14 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOW GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 20:41:00 to 20-JUN-14 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 20:43:00 to 20-JUN-14 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHORN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 21:11:00 to 20-JUN-14 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 21:25:00 to 20-JUN-14 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds destroyed a grain bin and flipped a fuel tank.

Hail in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 22:06:00 to 20-JUN-14 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The report was from 151st and F.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 23:52:00 to 20-JUN-14 23:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Broken tree limbs were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 23:20:00 to 20-JUN-14 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LINCOLN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds of 60 to 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 23:16:00 to 20-JUN-14 23:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LNK)LINCOLN ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 20-JUN-14 19:42:00 to 20-JUN-14 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of flash flooding were received from the public, spotters and law enforcement. Rainfall from slow moving heavy thunderstorms ranged from 3 to 6 inches in southern Douglas County. The flooding was most prevalent along and south of Interstate 80 in south central Omaha where several streets were flooded leading to cars stalling and road closures.

Flood in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 21-JUN-14 15:30:00 to 22-JUN-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Heavy rain caused the Missouri River to flood around the Blair area.  The river crested a little over its 26.5 foot flood stage during the early morning hours of June 22. The flooding mainly impacted agricultural and recreation areas near the river.