Thunderstorm Wind in Hitchcock County, Nebraska

Thunderstorm Wind August 7, 2015 · Hitchcock County, Nebraska

96 mph

Estimated gust (83 kt)

$4.1M

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Significant tree, utility pole and structural damage consistent with an intense downburst occurred in the eastern portions of Palisade and adjacent areas south and east of town. One large garage south of town was destroyed, several irrigation pivots were overturned, and grain bins were damaged or destroyed. An estimated 250 utility poles throughout the county were either snapped or pushed down. Power outages continue in the area.

The wider storm

During the evening a line of severe storms moved into Southwest Nebraska from Northwest Kansas. The highest wind speeds were along the leading edge of the squall line. The highest wind gust reported was 100 MPH at Stratton. Large hail was also reported as the squall line moved through, with the golf ball size hail near Stratton being the largest.

Began near Palisade (40.3479, -101.1037).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 592035. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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