A long-lived supercell developed in Sheridan County and traveled east-southeast across Cherry County and into north central Nebraska during the afternoon and evening of July 4. Hail up to tennis ball size and wind gusts as high as 80 mph caused significant damage.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 13:53:00 to 04-JUL-19 13:53:00 (MST-7)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported up to quarter size hail.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 14:12:00 to 04-JUL-19 14:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to half dollar size hail.

Hail in SHERIDAN, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 14:26:00 to 04-JUL-19 14:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: GORDON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported hail ranging from pea size up to tennis ball size. Most of the larger hail was around golf ball size.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Public measured hail up to tennis ball size. Wind-driven hail caused significant damage to buildings including shattered windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 04-JUL-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The combination of wind and hail caused significant damage to buildings. A tin roof was peeled off and windows were shattered. Wind gusts were estimated to be as high as 80 mph.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 16:43:00 to 04-JUL-19 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRWIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to golf ball size hail.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 17:23:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public estimated hail up to 2 inches in diameter. Three windows were broken at the house.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 17:29:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail and strong winds. The roof was damaged and windows were broken.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 17:30:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to golf ball size hail.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 17:59:00 to 04-JUL-19 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported up to golf ball size hail.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 18:09:00 to 04-JUL-19 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 18:09:00 to 04-JUL-19 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRITT RES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs were downed and windows broken. Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Hail in CHERRY, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 18:50:00 to 04-JUL-19 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNLEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail in THOMAS, NEBRASKA
From 04-JUL-19 19:50:00 to 04-JUL-19 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THEDFORD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported golf ball size hail.