Severe thunderstorms in association with a strong upper level trough of low pressure developed over the Nebraska Panhandle during the early evening hours of July 17th. As this activity moved east, damaging winds developed across north central and central Nebraska. Large hail to teacup size was reported across southwestern Nebraska.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:35:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 16:42:00 to 17-JUL-15 16:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: WHITMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In addition to quarter sized hail, 50 MPH winds were reported.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:46:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERSHEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:16:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PLATTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:23:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:35:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:38:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LBF)BIRD FLD NORTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 19:12:00 to 17-JUL-15 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 19:42:00 to 17-JUL-15 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: O NEILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 20:24:00 to 17-JUL-15 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 20:30:00 to 17-JUL-15 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASON CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 18-JUL-15 00:30:00 to 18-JUL-15 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARGENT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 15:56:00 to 17-JUL-15 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MULLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 60 MPH at this location.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 15:45:00 to 17-JUL-15 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEITH
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 16:15:00 to 17-JUL-15 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 15:56:00 to 17-JUL-15 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail punched holes in a sky light on a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 19:32:00 to 17-JUL-15 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gust of 60 MPH at this location.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 16:14:00 to 17-JUL-15 16:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In addition to quarter sized hail, 60 MPH wind gusts were reported.

Hail in GRANT, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 16:18:00 to 17-JUL-15 16:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: HYANNIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:29:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:29:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUTHERLAND RES
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 2 inches in diameter reported on Interstate 80 at exit 158.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOOKER, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 17:10:00 to 17-JUL-15 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MULLEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gust of  60 MPH reported in Mullen.

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

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 MPH at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:29:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH in Seneca.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:40:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm wind gust of 67 MPH measured at the Thedford Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:48:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated to be at least 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 17-JUL-15 18:55:00 to 17-JUL-15 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Measured wind gust of 58 MPH measured at the Thedford Airport.