A warm front draped across the state of Nebraska became the focus for severe thunderstorms May 15th. Hail up to 2.75 inches, wind gusts to 70 mph, several funnels and two confirmed tornadoes. The thunderstorms developed and intensified with the first warning issued at 525 p.m. CDT.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:50:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 20:16:00 to 15-MAY-15 20:16:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROSCOE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 17:15:00 to 15-MAY-15 17:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-15 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LISCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 16:15:00 to 15-MAY-15 16:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: LISCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ELLSWORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 16:20:00 to 15-MAY-15 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAY SPGS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 18:30:00 to 15-MAY-15 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: VENANGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 18:32:00 to 15-MAY-15 18:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GARDEN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 18:57:00 to 15-MAY-15 18:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind speeds estimated at 50 to 60 mph.

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:18:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PERKINS, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:24:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:24:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:41:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 18:55:00 to 15-MAY-15 18:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 20:10:00 to 15-MAY-15 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:00:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:34:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

At 1934MDT, tornado touched down and moved northeast for two minutes. The tornado destroyed a calving shed before lifting and dissipating. The average width was 20 yards.

Tornado in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:08:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

At 2008MDT, Rushville Volunteer Fire and Rescue reported a tornado touched down 1.5 miles south of Rushville. The tornado moved briefly north before lifting at 2010MDT. No damage was reported. Average path width was 20 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:15:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated up to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:39:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:39:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds estimated to 70 mph.

Funnel Cloud in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:45:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel reported east of Gordon at an estimated time of 2045MDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 19:50:00 to 15-MAY-15 19:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: OGALLALA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Wind gust estimated at 60 mph.

Funnel Cloud in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 15-MAY-15 20:10:00 to 15-MAY-15 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel reported at an estimated time of 2110MDT.