Jul 04, 2022

Tornado causes damage in Grand Island Sunday night

Posted Jul 04, 2022 11:34 AM

By SCOTT CARLSON
North Platte Post

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-A line of severe storms that swept across southwest and central Nebraska spawned a tornado within the city limits of Grand Island on Sunday night.

At around 9:35 p.m., the National Weather Service in Hastings reported a cluster of severe storms in Buffalo County was showing signs of rotation aloft as it entered Hall County.

As the storm entered the city of Grand Island just before 1:00 a.m. on Monday, it intensified and a tornado formed on the city's south side.

Hall County Emergency Management reported damage to at least four homes, as well as damage to power utilities. The damage was all reported south of Husker Highway and East of South Locust St. No injuries were reported.

The National Weather Service will assess the damage Monday to determine the strength of the tornado.

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