Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Nebraska

2025-06-02 · near North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska

Event narrative

Thunderstorm wind gusts, estimated at 80 MPH, damaged several power poles just to the southwest of the city limits of North Platte.

Wider weather episode

An approaching cold front and upper level disturbance, initiated thunderstorms over northern Custer County during the late afternoon hours of June 2nd. This activity then developed along a line from northern Lincoln into southeastern Holt County. This activity tracked slowly to the south into southwestern and central Nebraska and continued into the overnight hours. Heavy rain produced flash flooding in northern Custer County. Large hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts to 70 MPH were reported with the strongest storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1266406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.