Thunderstorms developed along a stationary front across western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado during the late afternoon hours on July 18th. As this activity moved east it became severe across the western Nebraska Sandhills and southwestern Nebraska. Damaging winds impacted crops and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEUEL, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:10:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: BIG SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH, along with hail of an unknown size reported. The strong winds and hail stripped corn, led to roof damage and injured livestock at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Strong winds and hail of an unknown size knocked out windows at a residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm winds snapped power poles at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 17:35:00 to 18-JUL-15 17:35:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 17:55:00 to 18-JUL-15 17:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 80 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:12:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRULE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH produced near zero visibility due to blowing dust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEMOYNE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated around 65 MPH at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:40:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEYSTONE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 20:00:00 to 18-JUL-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH downed medium sized branches and led to stripped corn.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 21:20:00 to 18-JUL-15 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DICKENS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In addition to ping pong ball sized hail, wind gusts of 50 MPH were reported at this location.

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LEWELLEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 18:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRULE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 19:27:00 to 18-JUL-15 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Along with golf ball sized hail, thunderstorm wind gusts of 50 MPH were reported.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 19:45:00 to 18-JUL-15 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 20:00:00 to 18-JUL-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In addition to golf ball sized hail, heavy rain was also reported.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 20:05:00 to 18-JUL-15 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 20:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (IML)IMPERIAL ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported thunderstorm wind gusts around 70 MPH.

Hail in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 20:15:00 to 18-JUL-15 20:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: (IML)IMPERIAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public