Jun 20, 2024
An intense supercell crossed into western Scotts Bluff County around 3:00 PM MDT on 6/20, quickly transitioning to an intense bow echo which produced widespread destructive straight line winds. These storms produced an EF-1 tornado to the southeast of the town of Morrill, NE, while a notable RFD (Rear Flank Downdraft) produced a broad swath of straight line winds in excess of 80 MPH. These RFD winds resulted in extensive tree and power line damage, most notably resulting in the collapse of a 300
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1192091). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Box Butte County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.