A strong cold front, coupled with an upper level trough of low pressure, produced widespread severe thunderstorms across the northeastern Nebraska Panhandle and north central Nebraska on during the late afternoon and evening of July 5th.  Large hail to baseball size and damaging winds to 79 knots were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 19:07:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROOKSTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 18:30:00 to 05-JUL-15 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PAXTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree branches up to 5 inches in diameter reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 20:50:00 to 05-JUL-15 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Semi trailer blown over on highway 83 at mile marker 138.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 20:55:00 to 05-JUL-15 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ANW)AINSWORTH MUNI
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured wind gust at the Ainsworth Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 20:50:00 to 05-JUL-15 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 21:01:00 to 05-JUL-15 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous small and large tree branches down at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Most of a metal roof was blown off of a residents home.  In addition, extensive water damage was also reported to this residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 21:18:00 to 05-JUL-15 21:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDUM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Along with severe limb damage to trees and uprooted trees, lawn furniture was blown over 100 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 21:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNNING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gust estimated at 65 MPH at this location.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:21:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

In addition to ping pong ball sized hail, numerous trees were blown over at this location.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:21:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:21:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In addition to quarter sized hail, thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated at 60 MPH.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:41:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:41:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:48:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Windshield broken on a spotter vehicle.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 17:17:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 20:35:00 to 05-JUL-15 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOD LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell for ten minutes.

Hail in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 22:01:00 to 05-JUL-15 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:19:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:19:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs down at this location along with nickel sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-15 15:49:00 to 05-JUL-15 15:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 79.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Wind gust was from a storm chaser's anemometer.