National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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.
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