An upper level trough of low pressure approached a cold front which was draped across the Nebraska Panhandle on the afternoon of May 22nd. Thunderstorms initiated over the eastern Nebraska Panhandle. As storms tracked east they encountered favorable low level moisture which allowed the storms to quickly become severe over the western Nebraska Sandhills. Large hail and heavy rain led to flash flooding in the Valentine area.

Flash Flood in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:37:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Runoff from heavy rain led to street flooding with water depths between one and two feet reported on some streets.

Flash Flood in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 20:20:00 to 23-MAY-16 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread street flooding continues across portions of Valentine as reported by the Emergency Manager.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 14:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 15:16:00 to 22-MAY-16 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CODY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 16:05:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NENZEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:27:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VTN)MILLER FLD VALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:35:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VTN)MILLER FLD VALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated at 60 MPH gust at this location with no damage reported.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:40:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:43:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm wind gust measured at the Valentine Municipal Airport.

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:53:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:00:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEITH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:10:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:10:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:20:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 19:05:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:40:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:52:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 19:21:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 20:30:00 to 22-MAY-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 19:56:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: LENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 21:20:00 to 22-MAY-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOD LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 18:47:00 to 22-MAY-16 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 19:05:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:53:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 17:54:00 to 22-MAY-16 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALENTINE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Wind gust was measured with a Davis Weather Instrument.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 16:35:00 to 22-MAY-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NENZEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter and nickle sized hail reported.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 22-MAY-16 19:58:00 to 22-MAY-16 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Ground covered with hail.