Nebraskans experiencing late summer storms
Gov. Jim Pillen has requested a federal major disaster declaration for Nebraska counties impacted by a severe summer thunderstorm that produced hurricane force winds and flash flooding in early August.
The request includes the following 12 counties: Burt, Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, Washington, and Webster. Preliminary damage estimates exceed $39 million.
Meanwhile, hail struck McCook and nearby corn crops in Red Willow County, on Sept. 16, dumping heavy rains and hail as a large as 3 inches in diameter, according to media outlets.
PHOTO: Supercell thunderstorm passes by a dry wheat field, releasing an intense core of rain and hail. (Adobe Stock │ #211841899 – Dan Ross)
