EF2 Tornado — Wheeler, Nebraska

2023-05-12 · near Bartlett, Wheeler, Nebraska

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1103711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.