A negatively tilted trough and a strong mid-level jet resulted in a severe weather outbreak across the area. Three tornadoes were observed, 1 near Schuyler and 2 more near Douglas in Otoe County. Severe hail and damaging wind gusts were also reported.

Hail in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 16:44:00 to 29-APR-22 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHEA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service reported 1 inch hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 17:14:00 to 29-APR-22 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DILLER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Police reported 1 inch hail.

Hail in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 17:15:00 to 29-APR-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARBINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported heavy rain and 1 inch hail.

Hail in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:35:00 to 29-APR-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:35:00 to 29-APR-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE SPGS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 70 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:44:00 to 29-APR-22 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported multiple downed tree branches.

Funnel Cloud in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:47:00 to 29-APR-22 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTON
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:50:00 to 29-APR-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter measured a peak wind gust of 81 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:52:00 to 29-APR-22 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAYKIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a building and grain bins lost roofs into power lines.

Funnel Cloud in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 18:57:00 to 29-APR-22 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLEHURST
Reported by: Public

Public reported a funnel cloud near Staplehurst.

Tornado in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:10:00 to 29-APR-22 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado downed trees, collapsed a barn, damaged sheds, and tore shingles off a home. It was on the ground for 2 minutes, had a path length of 0.8 miles, and was a bout 100 yards wide. Max winds were estimated at 93 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:14:00 to 29-APR-22 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TECUMSEH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported numerous power outages in Tecumseh.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:17:00 to 29-APR-22 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEIGH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 60 mph winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:20:00 to 29-APR-22 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 60 mph wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:22:00 to 29-APR-22 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYRACUSE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a 63 mph wind gust.

Flash Flood in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:30:00 to 29-APR-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKRELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported flash flooding between Pickrell and Adams.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:32:00 to 29-APR-22 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.5 inch hail via mPing.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:32:00 to 29-APR-22 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURR
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a measured 80 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:35:00 to 29-APR-22 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEHAWKA
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a large hog shed blown off its foundation and onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:36:00 to 29-APR-22 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNADILLA
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a measured peak wind gust of 68 mph.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:42:00 to 29-APR-22 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEEPING WATER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:45:00 to 29-APR-22 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported tree limbs down and shingles blown off roof.

Hail in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:47:00 to 29-APR-22 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire department reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:52:00 to 29-APR-22 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTOE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a measured peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Tornado in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:18:00 to 29-APR-22 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Brief touchdown of tornado at a farm that destroyed a shed and a damaged another shed.

Tornado in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 29-APR-22 19:02:00 to 29-APR-22 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHUYLER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado developed west of Schuyler and moved east northeast before dissipating northeast of Schuyler. Damage along the track consisted of approximately 20 broken power poles and several overturned center pivot irrigation systems.