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 1282899). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lincoln County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.