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EF2 Tornado — Lincoln, Nebraska

2025-06-16 · near Dickens, Lincoln, Nebraska

$140K

Property damage

3.1 mi

Path length

50 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Tornado developed and tracked approximately 3 miles to the south where it dissipated almost 45 minutes later. Along the tornado path, numerous power poles were snapped, a center pivot was overturned, and severe tree damage was reported to shelterbelts.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed during the early evening hours of June 16th over southern Lincoln County. This activity eventually developed to the east northeast into Custer County along a weak surface boundary. Severe thunderstorms were reported with hail up to tennis ball size. A tornado was also reported in southern Lincoln County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1267369. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.