There were two rounds of severe weather May 12 across Eastern Nebraska. The first occurred in the early morning in a region highlighted by a Moderate risk. This was mostly a wind risk with peak wind gusts measured or estimated near 75-80 mph.
The 2nd round of storms developed later in the evening and produced severe hail and damaging wind gusts.

Hail in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:42:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOW GROVE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINVIEW
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a couple of small sheds destroyed and power lines down. Several grain bins were collapsed from the top and sides. Also reported roof and fence damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:51:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIOBRARA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported horse barn and garage destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:51:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERCE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported trees down a few power poles snapped.

Funnel Cloud in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:54:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CENTER
Reported by: Public

Public reported a funnel cloud spotted from Highway 81.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:54:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOW GROVE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Storm chaser reported power poles down on the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OFK)STEFAN FLD NORF
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Norfolk ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 67 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSMOND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported roof damage to several business and houses. Also reported many trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERDIGRE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a horse barn and garage destroyed from wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:06:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIOBRARA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported several large trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:10:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees uprooted and snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:11:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYCE
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:14:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTINGTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Received several reports of strong wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph near Hartington and other areas of southern Cedar County. Visibility was low due to blowing dust.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 16:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported several structures at a dairy cow confinement facility blown to the northeast of the property.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 12-MAY-22 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: RISING CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported several center pivots overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 16:54:00 to 12-MAY-22 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CENTER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 16:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTE CENTER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 65 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNIEVEL ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported several outbuildings blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:31:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMES
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHOO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Wahoo AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph).

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAIG
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire Department reported estimated wind gusts near 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak wind gust of 68 mph was measured at the WFO Omaha office.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:49:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: WISNER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported roof blown off of a machine shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in THURSTON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSALIE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a destroyed grain bin and damaged outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:54:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH ARPT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Tekamah ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 71 mph.

Hail in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.25 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a wind blown out of home.

Hail in SALINE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:07:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE WITT
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2.5 inch hail.

Hail in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:14:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLATONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported via social media 1.75 inch hail.

Hail in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:16:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLATONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail and an overturned irrigation pivot.

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:19:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.75 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FIRTH
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph.

Hail in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:32:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR BLUFFS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Report from amateur radio of 1 inch hail.

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:42:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.75 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:58:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORFOLK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimate winds at 80 mph due to a large tree falling on house.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIOBRARA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported a garage and horse barn destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CEDAR, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:14:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTINGTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported trees uprooted and/or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELIGH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported large trees broken and uprooted an da tipped wooden playground.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:23:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEREY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Report from mPing of trees uprooted or snapped; roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHOO
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Wahoo AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph.

Hail in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:49:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARROW ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1 inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 19:47:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Tekamah ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 20:39:00 to 12-MAY-22 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LNK)LINCOLN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Lincoln Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:12:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:18:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR RAPIDS
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Personal weather station measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANTELOPE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:38:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported significant damage to a fertilizer plant.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADOW GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported shingles blown off of a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:16:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported several large tree branches down in addition to power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public estimated wind gusts near 80 mph and reported several large tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 15:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE CREEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported the roof blown off of a machine shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-22 18:33:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Public reported roof blown off of a 3 walled shed.