April 26, 2024 Tornado Damage

Tornado Totals from NWS

More info from the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) shows totals for tornados across multiple states.

Nebraska 47
Iowa 18
Texas 12
Kansas 9
Missouri 6
Oklahoma 5
Louisiana 1

Waverly, NE, I-80

Train Engineer Eric Carlisle shared a video and these photos of the train he was driving that got flipped by the tornado on Friday.

Elkhorn, NE –

According to Storm Chaser Adam Lucio, debris from the April 26, 2024 Elkhorn, NE tornado reportedly being found 55 miles away in Mapleton, IA. 🌪 The maps we’re looking at show a straight line distance of approximately 80 miles. The one below shows driving distance of 84 miles.

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Elkhorn does NOT need water. Here is a list of what they need-

Phone chargers
Feminine products
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Underwear
Bras
Socks
Gift cards
Clothes
Dog/cat food
Leashes
Charged external phone chargers
Batteries
Canned food
Generators

There are donation spots set up at the Relevant Center and Common Ground

Omaha’s Epply Airfield reports no injuries from yesterday’s tornado.

Minden, IA –

Storm Chaser Jordan Hall captured the tornado that destroyed Minden, Iowa.

FAMILY LOSES BABY IN TORNADO: Family members have asked for help sharing this post. This Oklahoma family suffered unimaginable loss Saturday night and their home was destroyed.

“This beautiful family is in everyone’s thoughts and prayers as the days to come will be difficult. In an effort to lighten the anxieties of this trying time, an account will be set up for the Skeen family at Security State Bank on Monday, April 29th to assist with any and all expenses to come. If you or someone you may know would like to donate, you may do so then. Clothing donations can be delivered to Boomarang in Holdenville, Oklahoma.”

These are some things we know they could use help with right away.
•2x mens shirts
Mens XL tall sweatpants or shorts
Size 12 men’s shoes
•Women’s XL shirt
XL bottoms
Size 8 women’s shoes
•5T/ 6T girls clothes
Children’s size 11 shoes
•Socks & underwear for all
📌Drop off locations: Boomarang Diner in Holdenville & The Healthy Hive in Shawnee!
📌An account for The Skeen Family is set up at Security State Bank.
📌Donations through Venmo will go directly to The Skeens. https://venmo.com/u/Sonia-Faulkner
📌Also have a GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/78923334