Callaway Nebraska Straight Line Wind Damage Survey - July 29, 2023

July 29, 2023 Callaway Straight-line Wind Damage Survey

Overview

A line of severe storms crossed the central Sandhills and Custer County during the pre-dawn hours on July 29th, 2023 and caused
considerable damage across portions of south central Custer County. The strongest winds and greatest concentration of 
damage occurred over the community of Callaway, Nebraska and southeast to near Oconto, Nebraska. A storm damage survey was 
conducted in conjunction with Custer County Emergency Management. Widespread tree damage was observed in and near Callaway 
with an estimated 100 trees uprooted or snapped in half just in Callaway alone.  Damage was observed to buildings, both residential 
and commercial as well. The damage from this event was a result of straight line winds from thunderstorm outflow.

The results of the damage survey are preliminary as the National Weather Service continues to investigate further reports. If you
have storm footage or significant damage reports from this event, please relay your report to the National Weather Service in North
Platte, Nebraska.

Wind:


Peak wind from the survey: 100-110 mph
Path length of considerable damage: Approximately 10 miles (from Callaway to  2 miles northwest of Oconto)
Path Width: Approximately 3 miles at it`s widest

Start date:             07/29/2023
Start time:             04:20 AM
Start location:         Callaway

End date:               07/29/2023
End time:               04:40 AM
End location:           2NW of Oconto


NOTE:
The information in this statement is PRELIMINARY and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


Damaged to Shelter Belt	Damage to Buildings	Large Tree Across Road	Multiple Trees Down in City Park

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