A closed low pressure system moved slowly across the northern Plains and spawned multiple tornadoes across north central Nebraska.

Tornado in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 14:55:00 to 12-MAY-23 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down in far northern Wheeler County, quickly strengthening and caused extensive damage to shelter belts.  Debarking was observed in trees along the county line.  This tornado continued northwestward into Holt County, damaging additional trees, farm outbuildings, and pivot systems.

Tornado in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 14:25:00 to 12-MAY-23 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERICSON
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in open country northwest of Ericson.  At this time, only tree damage was seen.  Video evidence from multiple storm chasers support the occurrence of this tornado as well.

Tornado in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 15:00:00 to 12-MAY-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down in an open field.  No damage was observed.

Flash Flood in GARFIELD, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 13:48:00 to 12-MAY-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding was reported in the city of Burwell with water over several roads.

Tornado in HOLT, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 15:00:00 to 12-MAY-23 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMBERS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down in far northern Wheeler County, quickly strengthening and caused extensive damage to shelter belts.  Debarking was observed in trees along the county line.  This tornado continued northwestward into Holt County, damaging additional trees, farm outbuildings, and pivot systems.

Tornado in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 11:34:00 to 12-MAY-23 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSELMO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado move to the northwest, causing extensive tree damage on the west side of Anselmo.

Tornado in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 11:42:00 to 12-MAY-23 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The tornado touched down in an open field.  No damage was observed.

Tornado in WHEELER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 14:11:00 to 12-MAY-23 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTLETT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down and mainly impacted open areas.  However, a few stands of trees were damaged, with trunks snapped and large limbs lost.

Tornado in LOGAN, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 11:39:00 to 12-MAY-23 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOGAN
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in an open field.  No damage was observed. Video evidence supports this tornado.

Tornado in CUSTER, NEBRASKA
From 12-MAY-23 11:47:00 to 12-MAY-23 11:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARNOLD
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down in an open field.  No damage was observed.