May 29, 2023
A cold front approached western and north central Nebraska on May 29th, initiating numerous thunderstorms across western and north central Nebraska. Some storms became severe, especially over the Sandhills. Hail up to quarter size, thunderstorm wind gusts up to 75 MPH and localized flooding was reported.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1099855). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Thomas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.