Thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon hours in the northeastern Nebraska panhandle along a surface trough of low pressure. As storms tracked to the south southeast, they encountered favorable moisture and shear, and became severe with large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 15:00:00 to 02-AUG-17 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUCKTAIL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCPHERSON, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:19:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRYON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping pong ball sized hail along with gusty winds reported at this location.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:49:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 15:56:00 to 02-AUG-17 15:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:05:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:07:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golf ball sized hail along with 40 to 50 MPH wind damaged siding on numerous houses, broke windows and wind shields on numerous cars in Sarben.

Hail in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:09:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:09:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball sized hail reported at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEITH, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:05:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: SARBEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH along with tennis ball sized hail, severely damaged crops at this location.

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:40:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: LENA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 17:47:00 to 02-AUG-17 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 17:48:00 to 02-AUG-17 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:50:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: LENA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ARTHUR, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 16:58:00 to 02-AUG-17 16:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: BUCKTAIL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 18:01:00 to 02-AUG-17 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 18:20:00 to 02-AUG-17 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLACE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 17:40:00 to 02-AUG-17 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree snapped in half in Imperial. Winds estimated at 70 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 17:37:00 to 02-AUG-17 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Cooperative observer estimated 60 MPH winds north of Imperial.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHASE, NEBRASKA
From 02-AUG-17 17:40:00 to 02-AUG-17 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: IMPERIAL
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS