Thunderstorms produced damaging winds and torrential rainfall across the southern Nebraska Panhandle. Flash flooding was observed in and around Scottsbluff where three to five inches of rain fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in BANNER, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:30:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: HARRISBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph caused power outages across north and central portions of the county.

Heavy Rain in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:00:00 to 12-JUN-16 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MITCHELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two to five inches of rain fell across central and eastern portions of Scotts Bluff County.

Flash Flood in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:55:00 to 12-JUN-16 22:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: MITCHELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One to two feet of water covered Highway 26/92 from Mitchell to Scottsbluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 20:45:00 to 12-JUN-16 20:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BROADWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported at Broadwater.

Flash Flood in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 19:30:00 to 12-JUN-16 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: GERING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding washed out portions of County Road 19 north of Carter Canyon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 17:57:00 to 12-JUN-16 17:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCOTTSBLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported west of Scottsbluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:00:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCOTTSBLUFF
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported a mile west of Scottsbluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:05:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCOTTSBLUFF
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 69 mph was reported at Scottsbluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:08:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCOTTSBLUFF
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 61 mph was reported a mile east of Scottsbluff.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:47:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUSHNELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported at Bushnell.

Heavy Rain in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:45:00 to 12-JUN-16 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: KIMBALL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two to three inches of rain fell in less than two hours in and around Kimball.

Flash Flood in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 20:00:00 to 12-JUN-16 21:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: OLIVER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were washed out or damaged.  Several streets in Kimball were under one to two feet of water.

Thunderstorm Wind in KIMBALL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 19:20:00 to 12-JUN-16 19:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: DIX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported at Dix.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRILL, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 19:45:00 to 12-JUN-16 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAYARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph was reported at Bayard.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 18:28:00 to 12-JUN-16 18:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: (BFF)HELIG FIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There were multiple reports from county officials of downed trees and branches across eastern portions of the county.  There were scattered power outages due to downed utility lines.  Wind gusts were estimated between 60 and 65 mph.

Flash Flood in SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
From 12-JUN-16 19:30:00 to 12-JUN-16 23:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAIG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The canyons west of Scotts Bluff Monument were running full and Highway 92 was underwater in several places.  Flood waters swept a truck off County Road 17 and Highway 92.  The stranded driver was rescued.  Three to four feet of water was flowing down County Road 17, which washed out the road.  Flash flooding closed Old Oregon Trail west of Scottsbluff.