Hail in Hall County, Nebraska
Hail May 5, 2002 · Hall County, Nebraska
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
Severe thunderstorms were widespread across south-central Nebraska and produced large hail and at least one tornado. Hail up to three inches in diameter was the main culprit causing millions in dollars in damage. The most significant damage stretched from Doniphan to east of Grand Island. Dozens of roofs and windows were heavily damaged just west of Doniphan as the tennis ball size hail lasted 10 minutes. Damage to vehicles along Interstate 80 and into southeast Grand Island was also widespread.To the south, a supercell moved north from Smith County Kansas and spawned a brief tornado 5 miles southwest of Guide Rock. The tornado traveled over open country and no damage was reported.
Began near Grand Is (40.9167, -98.3500).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5303148. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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