Thunderstorm Wind — Stanton, Nebraska

2023-08-02 · near Stanton, Stanton, Nebraska

Event narrative

Emergency manager reported a 30-inch diameter tree snapped off.

Wider weather episode

An upper-level short-wave helped lead to clusters of weak thunderstorms the morning of August 2. Early in the event, there were a couple of wind reports with a 71 mph wind measured at the Norfolk Airport. A moisture rich environment led to efficient downpours from thunderstorms. Additionally, clusters tracked over the same locations helping lead to high rainfall totals. There were several reports of 3 to 4 inches of rainfall which led to flash flooding across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1124294. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.