A very hot and humid airmass resided over eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on the evening of July 5th. This led to extreme instability over the area. A cluster of thunderstorms developed over central Nebraska and moved east northeast into this atmosphere. These thunderstorms were response for wind damage, some significant, as they moved across eastern Nebraska and into west central Iowa.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 19:50:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported that trees and power poles were knocked down by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 19:50:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERS FLD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi was reported blown over along Highway 81 to the south of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 20:20:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY STATE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 8 inch tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 20:09:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi was blown over on Highway and significant tree damage was reported in the city of Schuyler.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 20:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree damage was reported at this farmstead, as well as shingles off some of the buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 20:43:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCRIBNER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were reported downed in the town of Schribner. There was also some outbuildings destroyed. The entire town was without power for some time.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 19:58:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 21:01:00 to 05-JUL-16 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 21:16:00 to 05-JUL-16 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 19:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 05-JUL-16 19:56:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Within the city of Columbus winds were estimated at near 70 mph with numerous trees blown down, as well as power lines.