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 "dataset": "Beatrice, NE storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T08:55:12.31+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 67,
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  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
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   "id": "spc-2026-08-19-wind-40.42-26",
   "lat": 40.42,
   "lon": -96.33,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 SE Sterling",
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "county": "Johnson",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-19",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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   "id": "spc-2026-08-19-wind-40.27-27",
   "lat": 40.27,
   "lon": -96.75,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Beatrice",
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
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   "confidence": 0.93,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-19",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-18-wind-40.48--96.99",
   "lat": 40.48,
   "lon": -96.99,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Wilber",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "county": "Saline",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 W Wilber",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 59,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-18-wind-40.59--96.88",
   "lat": 40.59,
   "lon": -96.88,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 ESE Crete",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "county": "Lancaster",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 62,
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-18-wind-40.55--96.78",
   "lat": 40.55,
   "lon": -96.78,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 N Hallam",
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "county": "Lancaster",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "spc-2026-08-17-wind-40.48-214",
   "lat": 40.48,
   "lon": -96.99,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Wilber",
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "county": "Saline",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
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   "confidence": 0.93,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-17",
   "windSpeedMph": 59,
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   "id": "spc-2026-08-17-wind-40.59-215",
   "lat": 40.59,
   "lon": -96.88,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 ESE Crete",
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "county": "Lancaster",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "wind reported near 5 ESE Crete",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-17",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-20-hail-40.18--97.06",
   "lat": 40.18,
   "lon": -97.06,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 ESE Jansen",
   "date": "2026-06-20",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 ESE Jansen",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "asos-bf-BIE-2026-06-09",
   "lat": 40.3013,
   "lon": -96.7541,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BEATRICE MUNICIP",
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-hail-40.38--97.01",
   "lat": 40.38,
   "lon": -97.01,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 E Swanton",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Saline",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from EM relayed via NWSChat.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-hail-40.35--97.08",
   "lat": 40.35,
   "lon": -97.08,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 S Swanton",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 3 S Swanton",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-hail-40.38--97.08",
   "lat": 40.38,
   "lon": -97.08,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SW Swanton",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Saline",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 SW Swanton",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-wind-40.47--96.99",
   "lat": 40.47,
   "lon": -96.99,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 WSW Wilber",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Saline",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Personal weather station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-wind-40.29--97.07",
   "lat": 40.29,
   "lon": -97.07,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 WSW Plymouth",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-wind-40.32--97.04",
   "lat": 40.32,
   "lon": -97.04,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2.7 WNW Plymouth",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2.7 WNW Plymouth",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 68,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-05-wind-40.30--96.98",
   "lat": 40.3,
   "lon": -96.98,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "0.6 ESE Plymouth",
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 0.6 ESE Plymouth",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.27--96.75",
   "lat": 40.27,
   "lon": -96.75,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Beatrice",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near Beatrice",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.27--96.74",
   "lat": 40.27,
   "lon": -96.74,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NE Beatrice",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.40--96.74",
   "lat": 40.4,
   "lon": -96.74,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NNW Pickrell",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Spotter report driving on Hwy 77 south toward Beatrice.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.20--96.75",
   "lat": 40.2,
   "lon": -96.75,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 S Beatrice",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.21--96.35",
   "lat": 40.21,
   "lon": -96.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 SE Lewiston",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Pawnee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.15--97.19",
   "lat": 40.15,
   "lon": -97.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW Fairbury",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Public report of half dollar size hail.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.14--97.17",
   "lat": 40.14,
   "lon": -97.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Fairbury",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-hail-40.19--96.97",
   "lat": 40.19,
   "lon": -96.97,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Harbine",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mix of dimes with a few quarters.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-40.08--96.71",
   "lat": 40.08,
   "lon": -96.71,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 SW Wymore",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Personal weather station gusted to 70 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 70,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-40.17--96.66",
   "lat": 40.17,
   "lon": -96.66,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 N Blue Springs",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 N Blue Springs. Personal Weather Station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-40.22--96.35",
   "lat": 40.22,
   "lon": -96.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 ESE Lewiston",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Pawnee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Caller reported an 81 mph wind gust measured from a personal weather station. Also reported 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limbs broken.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 81,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-40.36--96.39",
   "lat": 40.36,
   "lon": -96.39,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NE Crab Orchard",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Johnson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Personal Weather Station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 66,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-18-tornado-40.04--96.93",
   "lat": 40.04,
   "lon": -96.93,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 S Diller",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
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   "description": "Storm chaser video showed a brief tornado that began just south of State Highway 8, approximately 4.5 miles south-southeast of Diller. It continued northeast, crossing the highway before quickly dissipating. No damage was noted via damage survey.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-05-18-tornado-40.09--96.84",
   "lat": 40.09,
   "lon": -96.84,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NW Odell",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 0.9,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Wynmore fire dept. reports tornado on the ground near Odell.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Fire Dept/Rescue via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-17-wind-40.05--96.91",
   "lat": 40.05,
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-17-wind-40.05--96.58",
   "lat": 40.05,
   "lon": -96.58,
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   "city": "Barneston",
   "date": "2026-05-17",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near Barneston",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-17-wind-40.31--96.95",
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   "lon": -96.95,
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   "city": "2 E Plymouth",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-17-wind-40.50--96.56",
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   "lon": -96.56,
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   "date": "2026-05-17",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 3 SE Firth",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-17-wind-40.05--96.80",
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   "date": "2026-05-17",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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   "eventType": "wind",
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   "description": "Personal Weather Station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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   "description": "Personal Weather Station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -97.06,
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from emergency management relayed via NWSChat.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-hail-40.38--96.93",
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   "date": "2026-05-16",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-hail-40.39--96.88",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-hail-40.38--96.73",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "eventType": "hail",
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   "description": "Report received via NWSChat from EM.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 4 W Plymouth",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-hail-40.30--97.08",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "eventType": "hail",
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Public report of golf balls.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "date": "2026-05-16",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 SSE Fairbury",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-wind-40.13--97.17",
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   "date": "2026-05-16",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 SSE Fairbury",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Mesonet via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-16-wind-40.13--97.17",
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   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "date": "2026-05-16",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
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   "lon": -97.17,
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Reported by emergency management.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.14--97.16",
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   "lon": -97.16,
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Golf ball sized hail at Fairbury High School.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.14--97.17",
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   "lon": -97.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E Fairbury",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Delayed report received via social media of hail up to quarter sized. Time estimated with radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.13--97.17",
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   "lon": -97.17,
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Report from EM.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.14--97.17",
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   "lon": -97.17,
   "zip": "",
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   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Delayed report via social media of hail up to 2 inches in diameter. Time estimated with radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "hailSizeInches": 2
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.22--96.88",
   "lat": 40.22,
   "lon": -96.88,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "5 ENE Harbine",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "Trained spotter reported ping pong ball sized hail.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.28--96.73",
   "lat": 40.28,
   "lon": -96.73,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NE Beatrice",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 NE Beatrice",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.5
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-23-hail-40.21--96.35",
   "lat": 40.21,
   "lon": -96.35,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 SE Lewiston",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "county": "Pawnee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-06-hail-40.13--97.00",
   "lat": 40.13,
   "lon": -97,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 WNW Diller",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 4 WNW Diller",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.25
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-06-hail-40.45--96.86",
   "lat": 40.45,
   "lon": -96.86,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SSW Clatonia",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 SSW Clatonia",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1.75
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-03-06-hail-40.54--96.79",
   "lat": 40.54,
   "lon": -96.79,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Hallam",
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "county": "Lancaster",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near Hallam",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-01-16-wind-40.28--96.75",
   "lat": 40.28,
   "lon": -96.75,
   "zip": "",
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   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "AWOS station KBIE Beatrice Municip.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "asos-bf-BIE-2026-01-16",
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   "lon": -96.7541,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BEATRICE MUNICIP",
   "date": "2026-01-16",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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    "Tree strike risk",
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  },
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-12-18-wind-40.14--97.18",
   "lat": 40.14,
   "lon": -97.18,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Fairbury",
   "date": "2025-12-18",
   "county": "Jefferson",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Emergency management measured wind gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Emergency Mngr via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 61,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-BIE-2025-12-18",
   "lat": 40.3013,
   "lon": -96.7541,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BEATRICE MUNICIP",
   "date": "2025-12-18",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "BEATRICE MUNICIP (BIE) recorded a 52 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NE_ASOS automated observation — BEATRICE MUNICIP (BIE) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-12-10-wind-40.61--96.65",
   "lat": 40.61,
   "lon": -96.65,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 WSW Hickman",
   "date": "2025-12-10",
   "county": "Lancaster",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Measured with a personal weather station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 59,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-BIE-2025-12-10",
   "lat": 40.3013,
   "lon": -96.7541,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "BEATRICE MUNICIP",
   "date": "2025-12-10",
   "county": "Gage",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "BEATRICE MUNICIP (BIE) recorded a 55 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NE_ASOS automated observation — BEATRICE MUNICIP (BIE) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2025-09-09-hail-40.24--96.41",
   "lat": 40.24,
   "lon": -96.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lewiston",
   "date": "2025-09-09",
   "county": "Pawnee",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Mainly pea sized hail but a few nickels mixed in.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS OAX — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  }
 ]
}