Hail — Hall, Nebraska

2002-05-05 · near Grand Is, Hall, Nebraska

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5303148. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.