Thunderstorm Wind — Pierce, Nebraska

2022-05-12 · near Plainview, Pierce, Nebraska

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported a couple of small sheds destroyed and power lines down. Several grain bins were collapsed from the top and sides. Also reported roof and fence damage.

Wider weather episode

There were two rounds of severe weather May 12 across Eastern Nebraska. The first occurred in the early morning in a region highlighted by a Moderate risk. This was mostly a wind risk with peak wind gusts measured or estimated near 75-80 mph.

The 2nd round of storms developed later in the evening and produced severe hail and damaging wind gusts.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1024979. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.