A thunderstorm watch was issued on May 23 at 11:58 PM that covered most of northeast Nebraska. A cold front moving across Nebraska initiated storms in central Nebraska that moved through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa producing widespread damage with the highest reported winds at 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 01:57:00 to 24-MAY-20 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILDEN
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported 75 MPH wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 02:14:00 to 24-MAY-20 02:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported winds of 66 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 04:14:00 to 24-MAY-20 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYS TOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Wind estimated at 60 MPH by tree damage. A 5 inch tree was snapped and portions of a fence were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 04:55:00 to 24-MAY-20 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARROW ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet observation reported wind speed of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 02:20:00 to 24-MAY-20 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive damage at Elkhorn Acres Golf Course with large cottonwood, oak, and ash trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 02:20:00 to 24-MAY-20 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported winds of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 03:08:00 to 24-MAY-20 03:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANCROFT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station report winds of 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 01:15:00 to 24-MAY-20 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public reported 75 MPH wind and roof shingle damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 01:58:00 to 24-MAY-20 01:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMAN GROVE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported 61 MPH wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 01:58:00 to 24-MAY-20 01:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported 74 MPH wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 01:59:00 to 24-MAY-20 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENOLA
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported 75 MPH wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 03:51:00 to 24-MAY-20 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: AIR PARK WEST
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public personal weather station reported winds of 68 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 03:54:00 to 24-MAY-20 03:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wind measured at OAX office was 71 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 24-MAY-20 05:16:00 to 24-MAY-20 05:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet observation report wind speed of 63 MPH.