Tag: hailstorm

Giant Hailstones and 70‑mph Winds Ravage McCook, Nebraska

A near‑stationary supercell hammered McCook, Nebraska Tuesday night with hail larger than baseballs, wind gusts over 70 mph and more than 5 inches of rain. Roads were buried under hail, cars were smashed, and flooding swamped parks. Meteorologists noted multiple funnel clouds and warned residents to stay indoor until the storm passes.