(Neb.) - Hail batters homes, cars in Scottsbluff area

By: John Thayer Posted at: 06/20/2012 02:03 PM
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) - Residents in Scottsbluff and Gering are taking stock of the damage after a storm produced large hail that battered homes and cars.
    
The storm hit late Tuesday. Hail shattered windows and dented siding and vehicles.
    
Jeff Brock of Team Chevrolet in Scottsbluff says even with roofs over most their vehicles, about 50 cars were damaged.
    
John Massey of the J.G. Elliott Insurance Co. says some commercial properties were damaged by hail, and there are reports of crop damage.
    
The storm also brought strong winds of 60 mph and heavy rain.
    
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