Storms soak Northeast Nebraska with heavy rain, hail, high winds
A turbulent week of weather continued Thursday night as powerful storms swept across northeast Nebraska.
By News Channel NebraskaNORFOLK, Neb. — A turbulent week of weather continued Thursday night as powerful storms swept across northeast Nebraska. The storms triggered a tornado watch, a flood advisory, and multiple severe thunderstorm warnings throughout the region.
Heavy rain caused localized flooding in low-lying areas in cities like Norfolk and Stanton. Places in Antelope County encountered hail, with the largest report of 1.75-inch diameter hail stones coming from Neligh. The National Weather Service also received hail reports from areas around Genoa and Monroe.
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The storm also delivered high winds. Norfolk registered a peak gust of 63 mph.
Rainfall totals:
Norfolk: 3.25 inches
Neligh: 1.6 inches
Columbus: 0.26 inches
Sioux City, IA: 1.42 inches
Tekamah: 0.87 inches
Wayne: 1.44 inches
Yankton, SD: 0.91 inches
Thursday night’s storm system is the latest in a string of severe weather events that have impacted the region this week. Forecasters warn that more unsettled weather may follow heading into the weekend.