A deepening midlevel trough over the central Rockies advected north an unstable airmass into Nebraska and Iowa. Storms initiated to the northeast of the triple point leading to two tornadoes and numerous hail and strong wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 19:30:00 to 12-APR-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA PLATTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 1 shed destroyed, another with a damaged roof, and a trailed tipped.

Hail in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 19:36:00 to 12-APR-22 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT CROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail via mPing.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 19:57:00 to 12-APR-22 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTSMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1 inch hail via social media.

Hail in JOHNSON, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 20:24:00 to 12-APR-22 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: TECUMSEH ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 1 inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 20:54:00 to 12-APR-22 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP Observer reported 1.5 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:30:00 to 12-APR-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY STATE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Tornado in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:43:00 to 12-APR-22 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER CROSSING
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported with video of a tornado that developed and moved across the region between 378 and 398 Road near O Street.

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:44:00 to 12-APR-22 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1.5 inch hail via social media.

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:48:00 to 12-APR-22 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1 inch hail via social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:48:00 to 12-APR-22 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNYDER
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 72 mph.

Hail in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:51:00 to 12-APR-22 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1 inch hail via social media.

Hail in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:51:00 to 12-APR-22 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:49:00 to 12-APR-22 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFFS
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Hail in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 17:58:00 to 12-APR-22 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported quarter size hail.

Hail in SEWARD, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:06:00 to 12-APR-22 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1.5 inch hail via social media.

Hail in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:11:00 to 12-APR-22 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported 1.25 inch hail via social media.

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:15:00 to 12-APR-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AGNEW
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRaHS observer reported 1.25 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:15:00 to 12-APR-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILBER MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:25:00 to 12-APR-22 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHOO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: NWS Employee

NWS Employee reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:34:00 to 12-APR-22 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Tekamah ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 20:09:00 to 12-APR-22 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:35:00 to 12-APR-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a tree snapped off and vehicle windows blow out by a thunderstorm wind gust. Security camera footage confirms a gustnado that was not connected to the cloud base.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:45:00 to 12-APR-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported minor damage to limbs and roofing due to a thunderstorm wind gust enhanced by a gustnado.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:49:00 to 12-APR-22 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a play set destroyed, tree uprooted, damage to a greenhouse, grill blown over, and shingle damage to roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 18:50:00 to 12-APR-22 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASHVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported panels blown off of a greenhouse, very old barn collapsed, and a large tree uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 19:24:00 to 12-APR-22 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Omaha Eppley ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Tornado in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 12-APR-22 19:24:00 to 12-APR-22 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNADILLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado briefly touched down in Unadilla, Nebraska. The tornado was embedded within a strong squall line moving through the area. Tree damage was noted, and damage to three homes was also observed. Siding and gutters were torn off, windows were broken, and the roof of another home was a partially torn off.