Dodge storm history

Area automated observations indicated winds of 35 to 40 mph were common from late morning and into the afternoon hours on the 10th. The combination of the winds and heavy falling snow resulted in considerable blowing and drifting snow and very low visibilities for several hours.

Snow, mostly light, combined with northwest winds which increased to 25 to 35 mph. A peak wind gust of 36 mph was measured by the Awos in Fremont. The strong winds and snow caused widespread blowing and drifting snow and poor visibilities beginning on 2/14. After a temporary brea…

Snow squall conditions were experienced across the county beginning just after 10 AM CST. Heavy snowfall couples with wind gusts of 40-50 mph brought white-out conditions, with a trained spotter reporting zero visibility on Highway 77 at 10:35 AM CST.

Mesonet measured wind gust of 63 mph near Nickerson, NE. Personal weather station measured wind gust of 63 mph near Nickerson, NE.

Personal weather station measured wind gust of 63 mph near Hooper, NE and 58 mph near Snyder, NE.

The office received snowfall reports of 4.3 to 5.8 inches from the public and CoCoRaHS. The heaviest snowfall was estimated around the eastern edge of the county, with surrounding reports bringing an estimated 6 inches to this area.

Personal weather station measured wind gust of 61 mph near Nickerson, NE.

Delayed report relayed via social media of several measured 2 inch in diameter hailstones. Time estimated with radar.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1.25 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Other federal report of hail measured up to 1.75 inches in diameter covering the ground.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1.50 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.

NWS Employee report of hail measured up to 1 inch in diameter.

Public report of hail estimated up to 0.75 inches in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Social media report of hail estimated up to 1.50 inches in diameter.

Trained spotter report of hail estimated at 1 inch in diameter.

KFET AWOS measured heat index up to 111 degrees with a minimum heat index of 71 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 114, 116 and 120 degrees.

KFET AWOS measured heat index up to 103 degrees with a minimum heat index of 79 degrees through the period. Personal weather station measured heat index of 108 and 112 degrees.

Amateur radio report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.

Public report of hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.

Personal weather station wind gust measured at 59 mph.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter.

Trained spotter measured wind gust of 81 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.

Personal weather station measured wind gust of 64 mph from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.

Emergency manager reported hail estimated at golf ball and baseball-sized (2.75 in diameter). The report was delayed with the time estimated from radar.

Public report of hail estimated up to hen egg size, 2 in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Public report of hail estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING.

NWS employee report of wind-driven hail, estimated up to baseball size, 2.75 in diameter. The wind-driven hail broke windows of a home.

Emergency manager reported hail measured up to 1.75 in diameter.

Public report of hail estimated up to 2 in diameter.

Public report of hail measured up to 2.75 in diameter. Report received via mPING.

Fire department report of hail estimated up to 1.75 in diameter.

Public report of hail estimated up to 1 in diameter.

Measured wind gusts of 67 mph from the Fremont airport, likely from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm.

Measured wind gusts of 82 mph from a Trained Spotter, likely from the rear flank downdraft region of the storm..

Report from 911 call center of home damage west of Fremont, Nebraska. Additional reports include tree damage, roof damage, and power outages. Estimated wind gusts of 73 mph.

Personal weather station measured gust of 63 mph.

US Highways 30, 275, and 75, and Highways 91 and 79 closed in Dodge County due to blizzard. Snowfall amounts generally in the 5 to 10 range with wind gusts measured up to 58 mph.

Mesonet station UR363 measured gust of 58 mph. Report via social media of many tree limbs down and no power. EM reports several downed powerlines and trees across Dodge County. Picture and report on social media of snapped power poles in Scribner. Power lines down over Highway 27…

Estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts from Hooper Police.

Trained spotter report of 2diameter tree limbs falling, with an estimated wind speed of 50-60 mph.

General snowfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches throughout the county. KFET AWOS reported 1/4 mile visibility from 17:15 CST to 17:17 CST. Highway 30 west of Fremont closed to Schuyler, NE with numerous cars in the ditch. Surrounding conditions supporting blizzard criteria. Wind gusts …

KFET measured sustained wind speeds of greater than or equal to 40 mph for over an hour, with a maximum measured wind gust of 56 mph.