Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

73 mph winds near Julesburg. 67 mph winds near Bayard. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, large hail and power outages. Monday night's storms packed a punch across the southern Nebraska Panhandle.

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

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State

High winds, flash flooding, hail pummel Panhandle

Damaging winds, large hail and flooding reported as storms sweep across southern Panhandle

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

State

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