An enhanced risk resulted in a widespread large hail event across southeast Nebraska. Storms developed after 4 PM along a stationary front near the Nebraska/Kansas border. A total of 55 storm reports were sent out by the office, most of which were for hail. The largest hailstone reported was 3 inches near Nebraska City. In addition to the hail, there were 4 observed tornadoes in OAX's Iowa counties.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 16:10:00 to 19-APR-23 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 16:56:00 to 19-APR-23 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2.5-inch hail.

Hail in CASS, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 20:09:00 to 19-APR-23 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported 1-inch hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, NEBRASKA
From 20-APR-23 01:35:00 to 20-APR-23 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Public reported a 12-inch diameter tree limb blown down onto a fence.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 20-APR-23 02:30:00 to 20-APR-23 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU BOIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported hail slightly larger than quarters, but there weren't many of them.

Thunderstorm Wind in SARPY, NEBRASKA
From 20-APR-23 23:40:00 to 20-APR-23 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRETNA
Magnitude: 81.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS storm damage survey confirmed an area of damaging downburst winds approximately 3 miles long and 1.7 miles wide. Damage patterns and video supported that this was most likely downburst wind damage. The winds snapped or uprooted trees, damaged grain bins, and caused roof damage to barns and at least one home. At least two damage indicators indicated max wind speeds of 90 to 93 mph.

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 16:20:00 to 19-APR-23 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: UEHLING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25-inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:03:00 to 19-APR-23 17:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2-inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:16:00 to 19-APR-23 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.25-inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:30:00 to 19-APR-23 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2.25-inch hail via mPING.

Hail in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:42:00 to 19-APR-23 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBRASKA CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 16:12:00 to 19-APR-23 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBRASKA CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.75-inch hail via mPING.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:55:00 to 19-APR-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU BOIS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.5-inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:16:00 to 19-APR-23 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 2-inch hail.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:23:00 to 19-APR-23 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail in Auburn and 1.57-inches of precipitation.

Hail in NEMAHA, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 17:25:00 to 19-APR-23 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 2-inch hail.

Hail in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:36:00 to 19-APR-23 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBRASKA CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1.75-inch hail.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:41:00 to 19-APR-23 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU BOIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observer reported 1-inch hail near Du Bois.

Hail in OTOE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:52:00 to 19-APR-23 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBRASKA CITY ARPT
Magnitude: 3.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Over an approximately 20-minute period, several hail reports were received from in and near Nebraska City. The largest stone was 3-inches reported by the public. The Emergency Manager relayed several reports of golf ball sized hail across the town.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:52:00 to 19-APR-23 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU BOIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25-inch hail via mPING.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 18:55:00 to 19-APR-23 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU BOIS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1.25-inch hail.

Hail in PAWNEE, NEBRASKA
From 20-APR-23 00:04:00 to 20-APR-23 00:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported 1-inch hail.

Hail in DODGE, NEBRASKA
From 19-APR-23 16:07:00 to 19-APR-23 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSLOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Public reported 1-inch hail.