A surface low moved from the southwest to the northeast across the state initiating a line of severe weather in northeast Nebraska. Reports were received for wind speeds between 60 and 80mph with the strongest measured report being 82mph in Fairbury. There was an EF1 rated tornado near Pilger with estimated peak wind speeds of 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:20:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURPRISE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager relayed a report of a center pivot that had flipped in the storm. The time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:20:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SURPRISE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager reported a roof ripped off of a shed. The time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLFAX, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:24:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHUYLER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The office received a public report of a tree blown down across Highway 15. The time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:33:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey team reported 3 snapped power poles and several trees that were damaged. There were also large areas of downed corn in the area.

Tornado in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:39:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began southeast of the intersection of 834 Road and 574 Avenues. It continues northeast, damaging several trees and outbuildings at a farm. The tornado left a sporadic path in crops, crossed 834 Road, and ended prior to crossing 575 Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:12:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager reported many large limbs down around Columbus. At least one tree was uprooted. A window was blown out of the community center.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:12:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDONVILLE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Reported by: Public

Public report of 59 knots (68 mph) from a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:13:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OLU)COLUMBUS ARPT
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Public

A public report of 73 mph from a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:14:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (OLU)COLUMBUS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The emergency manager relayed a report of a large tree limb that blew down on a camper. One individual was trapped inside. There were no injuries reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PLATTE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:16:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Received a public report of the top of a tree broken off. The time of the report was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:39:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Report from the Emergency Manager of several trees snapped. The time of the event was estimated from radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STANTON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:40:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager reported a tree down across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMING, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:54:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Received a report from a deputy sheriff estimated winds at 70 mph. The deputy reported the wind moved the car.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 18:58:00 to 03-OCT-23 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAKEFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The office received photos from the public showing large tree branches down at a farm 6 miles south of Wakefield, Nebraska. The time of the event was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 19:10:00 to 03-OCT-23 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The office received a report from law enforcement of widespread trees down across roads in Fairbury. Time was estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 19:10:00 to 03-OCT-23 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Received a report from the Jefferson county Emergency Manager of an 82 mph wind gust in Fairbury, Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in BURT, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 19:16:00 to 03-OCT-23 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEKAMAH ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The Tekamah ASOS station recorded a 61 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GAGE, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 19:34:00 to 03-OCT-23 19:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BIE)BEATRICE ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The office received a public report of tree limbs broken 2 miles north of Beatrice, Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in LANCASTER, NEBRASKA
From 03-OCT-23 19:38:00 to 03-OCT-23 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The office received a public report of tree limbs broken 1 mile northwest of Hickman, Nebraska.