May 12, 2023
A strong low-pressure system which had been slowly moving east off the Rocky Mountains finally progressed into central Nebraska. This left eastern Nebraska in the warm sector as a warm front moved north into the area. The SPC issued an Enhanced Risk for severe weather with a 30% hatched for severe hail. There ended up being 19 confirmed tornadoes (3 EF2, 8 EF1, 4 EF0, 4 EFU). There were numerous hail reports the largest of which was 4.5 inches in Pawnee County. Another 4-inch report was received
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1097573). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Burt County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.