Hail — Cheyenne, Nebraska

1999-06-26 · near Brownson, Cheyenne, Nebraska

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms with large hail and winds exceeding 80 mph caused extensive damage to crops and property over a large part of western Cheyenne county in Nebraska, with many crops completely destroyed. This was the most damaging hailstorm ever recorded in Cheyenne county. Power was knocked out in Sidney with some streets flooded in the city. Meteorological observation equipment at the Sidney airport was severely damaged.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5703847. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.