A deep upper trough moved over the Central Plains. A shortwave moved over east central Colorado during the afternoon and CAPE values were highest just to the east of this feature. Low-level moisture was limited and instability was marginal across south central and central Nebraska but high enough for storms to produce severe updrafts.  Wind shear values were around 40 to 50 knots, and a cold front was moving toward the area. Low-level storm relative helicity was increasing which lead to a greater tornado threat.
Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon ahead of the shortwave and became severe across portions of western Kansas and portions of southern Nebraska. These storms continued to develop and move eastward as the afternoon progressed. The storms began by producing nickel sized hail in Furnas County around 3 pm CDT. The hail got up to the size of golf balls in Dawson, Harlan, Phelps, and Adams Counties. A few of the storms produced tornadoes in Dawson and Sherman Counties. These tornadoes resulted in some damage and were rated EF-0. These storms eventually developed into a line as they moved across portions of Nebraska and Kansas. Aside from an estimated 70 mph wind causing some damage a farmstead near Marquette in Hamilton county, the strongest wind gust reported from the line of storms was 86 mph in Polk County. This wind gust along with other wind gusts resulted in wind damage across portions of south central and central Nebraska. The last severe report of the day was just before 7 pm CDT in Polk County with a wind gust near 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:43:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in downed power lines in Glenvil and a flipped irrigation pivot located one mile south of Glenvil.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:00:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:51:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEDEHOME
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 65 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located seven miles east of Clarks.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:31:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 70 mph wind gust loosened the base of an empty grain bin, destroyed a wood frame outbuilding and caused some tree damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:28:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind gusts of 62 MPH were measured by the Aurora Airport AWOS and by a mesonet station located two miles west of Aurora. Minor tree damage was reported in Aurora by emergency management.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:22:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILTNER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 63 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles northwest of Stockham. Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 to 65 MPH by the Giltner Fire Chief located one mile south of Giltner.

Hail in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:01:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLBROOK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:15:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:59:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Hail in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:55:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:22:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELAND
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 76 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles south-southeast of Roseland.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:55:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXFORD
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 73 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located five miles south-southwest of Atlanta.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in crop damage and at least four damaged or flipped pivots in the area. Large trees at an area farm suffered damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:04:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HSI)HASTINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles southwest of Hastings. Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH at the NWS Hastings office located four miles north of Hastings. Minor tree damage was reported in Hastings.

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:33:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: AYR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in YORK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:49:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADSHAW
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 65 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles west of York. Minor tree damage was reported in York.

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:34:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILDRETH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH one mile south-southeast of Wilcox.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:40:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HORDVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 61 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles west of Hordville.

Hail in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:30:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of quarters was accompanied by wind gusts estimated to be near 50 MPH.

Hail in GOSPER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:37:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:50:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 75.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust of 86 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located on the south side of Osceola. This anemometer was mounted approximately 30 feet up. A metal amateur radio tower approximately 40 feet tall was knocked over at this location. One of the wooden light poles at nearby high school football field was snapped. Overall minor tree damage was reported in town and power was out on the south side of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:50:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 60 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located three miles south-southeast of Osceola.

Thunderstorm Wind in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 MPH resulted in damage along this path. At least four metal outbuildings suffered damage, and one old wooden barn was destroyed. Tree damage was reported, and several power poles were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:39:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:41:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBBON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAVER CITY
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 67 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located four miles south-southeast of Beaver City.

Tornado in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:46:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred east of Hazard. Damage at a farmstead included damage to gutters and fascia on the west side of the home, and significant damage to a large tree on the property. Leaves and debris were smattered on the east side of the house. Minor tree occurred as the tornado moved east, but the tornado apparently quickly lifted in a nearby field.

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:55:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:38:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:48:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be near 60 MPH resulted in minor tree damage in Stromsburg.

Hail in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:53:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Tornado in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:59:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived tornado occurred about 3 miles northeast of Overton. This tornado upset at least two center irrigation pivots, and the associated rear flank downdraft damaged three more pivots. One farmstead reported tree damage. One helpful nugget of information was video from a nearby home showing the condensation funnel as it formed. The tornado likely dissipated in a pasture after a couple minutes.

Hail in ADAMS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:45:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in SHERMAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:56:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very brief tornado occurred on the south side of Rockville near or along Highway 68. Based upon video, the tornado lasted less than 5 seconds as it caused some minor damage in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:51:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLADEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH in Bladen.

Hail in DAWSON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 14:58:00 to 03-OCT-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVERTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in PHELPS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:40:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:45:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

An unsecured metal shed was displaced about 40 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:20:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMHERST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be near 70 MPH resulted in large tree branches being downed. The side of a metal machine shed was blown out and the steel supports were bent.

Hail in GREELEY, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:15:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 17:28:00 to 03-OCT-23 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wind gusts were estimated to be near 60 MPH.

Hail in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:19:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in VALLEY, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 16:33:00 to 03-OCT-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (ODX)SHARP FLD ORD
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust of 62 MPH was measured by the Ord Airport ASOS. Emergency management also reported minor tree damage in Ord.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:30:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTLEY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by a mesonet station located two miles north-northeast of Huntley.

Thunderstorm Wind in FURNAS, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 15:28:00 to 03-OCT-23 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A road sign along Highway 283 just north of the state line was bent.