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Flash Flood — Keith, NE

Jul 23, 2025

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the early afternoon hours of July 23 across the Sandhills, southwestern and portions of central Nebraska. This activity developed in advance of an approaching cold front. As the afternoon progressed, activity became better organized and severe over Keith County mid afternoon. As storms tracked east into Lincoln and Custer Counties, they maintained their intensity into the evening hours. A couple of tornadoes were reported in Custer County. Elsewhere, hai

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1282895). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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