Huge hail pounds Nebraska, Iowa
Mon., May 14, 2001 9:00 a.m. ET

Julie Galle, weather.com


Hail left holes in this car in Omaha, Neb.
Scores of cars are out of commission in Nebraska and Iowa, after huge hail pounded the area Sunday, punching holes in windshields and denting roofs and hoods.

The frozen precipitation measured up to three inches in Atlantic, Iowa. Elsewhere, golf ball-sized hail pelted everything in its way.

Hail reportedly damaged 13 commercial airplanes and Eppley Airfield, in Omaha, Neb. Some, with wing and engine damage have been taken out of service until they can be inspected, according to published reports.

No further cancellations are expected today, but some delays may occur as flights get back on schedule, said Craig Clar, airport operations manager.

The large chunks of hail also stripped trees and tore up roofs and siding. So far, there have been no injuries.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.


 
UNL
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
High Plains Regional Climate Center

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