Thunderstorm Wind — Garfield, Nebraska

2024-06-07 · near Burwell, Garfield, Nebraska

65 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Emergency management reports several center pivot irrigation systems blown over in the Burwell area. In addition, trees up to 1.5 feet in diameter were snapped in Burwell.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed over the central Sandhills in the vicinity of a stalled out frontal boundary. This activity quickly became severe with large hail up to golf ball size, severe thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 MPH and a tornado was reported over western Custer County. Severe thunderstorms also tracked across far southwestern Nebraska, impacting Chase and Hayes county. Hail up to 3 inches in diameter was reported in the Wauneta area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185400. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.