An upper ridge was over most of the southern half of the country. A weak upper level disturbance was moving across northern Nebraska. A weak surface low pressure was across parts of south central Nebraska during the afternoon hours. Temperatures were in the mid 90s to triple digits, and dewpoints were in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Effective bulk shear values generally ranged from 30 to 45 knots, and most unstable CAPE was generally 4,000 to 6,000 J/kg.
A storm developed and strengthened over south central Nebraska and produced 1.50 inch hail in Nuckolls County after 4 PM CDT. This storm went on to produce quarter and nickel size hail in the same county then moved south towards the Kansas border. The storm split as it was crossing the border with the northern storm remaining in Nebraska then weakening and the southern half of the storm moving into Kansas. Another storm moved into Hamilton County and produced hail up to two inches at 5:40 PM CDT. This storm moved into Clay County after 6 PM CDT and produced two inch hail along with 60 mph wind gusts. The storm continued to move south through Clay County and produced hail ranging in size from two to four inches. Finally, the storm crossed over into Fillmore County and produced golf ball sized hail at 7 PM CDT.

Hail in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 15:17:00 to 28-JUL-23 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 28-JUL-23 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILTNER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 10.00M
Reported by: Social Media

Hail ranging in size from quarters to two inches in diameter was reported in this area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:03:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 3.00M
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH were accompanied by hail up to two inches in diameter.

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:03:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 3.00M
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to two inches in diameter was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:05:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOCKHAM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 6.00M
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of tennis balls was reported along and near this path.

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:18:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARONVILLE
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Social Media

Reports received via social media and broadcast media of hail between three and four inches in diameter in and around Saronville.

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:18:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 17:29:00 to 28-JUL-23 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in FILLMORE, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 28-JUL-23 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHICKLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 15:20:00 to 28-JUL-23 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NUCKOLLS, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 15:36:00 to 28-JUL-23 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 28-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 28-JUL-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILLIPS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media