Thunderstorms initiated across north central Nebraska during the late afternoon hours of August 19th. As storms tracked to the southeast, they produced large hail, heavy rain and 5 tornadoes.

Tornado in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 19:14:00 to 19-AUG-17 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado moved through a 100 year old shelter belt uprooting numerous trees. The tornado then passed through a recently vacated farmstead with several outbuildings. All of the outbuildings were completely destroyed. Sheet metal and wood from the outbuildings were found over a half a mile away. A boat parked at this location was destroyed and parts from the boat were found in a nearby field less than a mile away. Damage to the home was confined to the roof with debris from one of the outbuildings penetrating the attic of the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 20:07:00 to 19-AUG-17 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARGENT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A fifth wheel trailer was blown over into a truck and an outbuilding. Winds were estimated at 85 MPH based on radar and the nature of the damage.

Hail in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 17:11:00 to 19-AUG-17 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BLAINE, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 17:35:00 to 19-AUG-17 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BREWSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ROCK, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 18:25:00 to 19-AUG-17 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A two to three foot diameter tree uprooted at this location.

Hail in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 19:27:00 to 19-AUG-17 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous broken windows and holes in siding due to large hail at this location.

Hail in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 19:50:00 to 19-AUG-17 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 20:00:00 to 19-AUG-17 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARGENT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 20:50:00 to 19-AUG-17 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 21:05:00 to 19-AUG-17 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARGENT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water reported over roadways in Sargent along with ditches full of water. City pumps are running.

Tornado in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 18:40:00 to 19-AUG-17 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado briefly touched down with no damage reported.

Tornado in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 18:48:00 to 19-AUG-17 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado touched down and traveled approximately 2 miles to the south southeast. The tornado partially removed a roof off of a well built home. In addition, to the damaged roof, numerous power poles were snapped off along the tornado's path.

Tornado in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 18:48:00 to 19-AUG-17 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An outbuilding was flipped over and severe tree damage was reported along the tornado's path.

Tornado in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 19:03:00 to 19-AUG-17 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado briefly touched down in a field with no damage reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOUP, NEBRASKA
From 19-AUG-17 19:15:00 to 19-AUG-17 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMERIA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 90 MPH flipped a center pivot and caused significant tree damage just west of Almeria.