A midlevel shortwave moved through the area producing storms with severe criteria hail and wind gusts. In Omaha, 2 to 3 inches of rain fell over about an hour which led to a flash flood warning being issued. Flash flooding washed through basement apartments, swept up cars, and heaved pavement in low-lying areas of the Omaha metro area. The City of Omaha Public Works office estimates the damage to the city near $1.10M.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 22:15:00 to 07-AUG-21 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported street flooding up to the curb.

Flash Flood in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 22:31:00 to 07-AUG-21 22:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported swift flowing water through fields.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 18:15:00 to 07-AUG-21 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONGERS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:02:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported widespread tree damage.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:50:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported major flash flooding. Water flowing fast at a depth of 2 to 3 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 22:00:00 to 07-AUG-21 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAUL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a camper trailer demolished and minor tree damage to nearby trees.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:54:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media reported cars stranded at Saddle Creek and Leavenworth. Water dpeth up to the top of the tires.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:30:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported flood county roads near Dwight.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:40:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNBAR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees and large limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:43:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2 grain bins blown down and another severely damaged. Small grain weigh shed destroyed.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:45:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVID CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported flooded roads.

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:46:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OFF)OFFUTT AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:47:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OFF)OFFUTT AFB
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported quarter to half-dollar size hail.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:38:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported people stranded in an elevator in a parking garage due to flooding. Significant flooding occurring in the downtown Omaha area.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:08:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBRIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported cars stranded and water at least knee deep.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:10:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported considerable flash flooding in the Omaha Metro Area. Six water rescues have already occurred in southeastern Omaha. Significant street flooding with flowing water.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:20:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBRIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 3 cars piled up form flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:32:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA MILLARD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree and roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:39:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public report from mping for 3 inch tree limbs broken or downed power lines.

Flash Flood in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:40:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT CROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Report from mping of vehicles stranded.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:00:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported cars completely submerged and the occupants were rescued.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 21:04:00 to 07-AUG-21 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported water up to 2-3 feet deep at 11th and Leavenworth.

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:07:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHOO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.5 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:11:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITHACA
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station recorded a maximum wind gust of 50 kts.

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:26:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEAD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Mping report for 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:05:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media relayed report of broken windows from wind-driven hail.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 18:08:00 to 07-AUG-21 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported 1.5 inch hail.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:30:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported two cars stranded in flood waters along I80 in a low spot.

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:32:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH OMAHA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:19:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBRIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported street flooding and a stranded vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:23:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported numerous trees down.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:15:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERS FLD ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:32:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported a couple of uprooted trees, tree branches down, a shed door flown off, soccer goals blown over, and street lights damaged from winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:41:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEAD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported power lines across Highway 92 and that the power was out in Mead.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 19:54:00 to 07-AUG-21 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEMPHIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported trees down everywhere.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:00:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANN
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:50:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported limbs down around Steele City.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:49:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported a car stranded in flood waters.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 20:12:00 to 07-AUG-21 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA MILLARD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported street flooding at 168th and Q street.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 07-AUG-21 17:55:00 to 07-AUG-21 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported 1 inch hail.