Jun 22, 2003
Thunderstorms erupted during the evening in south-central Nebraska. One storm near Aurora produced very large hail. One stone measured by an NWS Storm Survey team was determined to be the largest sized stone to fall in the United States. It measured 7 inches in diameter and 18.75 inches in circumference. Many other large stones were noted on the northern side of Aurora. Given the lack of wind, damage was limited to roofs, a few windows and some crop land near town. The storm also produced
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5365112). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Thayer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.