At approximately 1300 EST, the first tornado warnings were issued for Ravenna, Nebraska as storm conditions rapidly deteriorated. By 1500 EST, tornadoes had touched down in Wolbach, Elba, and Ravenna. At 1608 EST, that storm cell had crossed Interstate 80 and a massive tornado had cut the highway North of Lincoln.
Damn thats a beast of a tornado ??
— Cody W ?? TTdeathTT780 (@codyw9) April 26, 2024
As of this publication the Garner Industries building has been heavily damaged, but all employees have been accounted for. There are reportedly three people injured.
These early images from @1011_News of the damage at Garner Industries is chilling.
Hope everyone is OK. pic.twitter.com/PfWTJkZgk2
— Amie Just (@Amie_Just) April 26, 2024
A train has also been derailed in Waverly after a tornado swept through that area.
Likely SIG TOR tornado damage just NE of Lincoln with a train derailed #newx pic.twitter.com/io4ke06niO
— Cameron Barker (@cabarkerwx) April 26, 2024
However, the worst damage seems to be in Elkhorn and Bennington Lake where dozens of homes have been destroyed.
@ryanhallyall Elkhorn, NE pic.twitter.com/pRG72JZmjF
— troyseph (@troyseph15) April 26, 2024
Bennington lakes??? * not my photo* pic.twitter.com/6EZrWeqdW0
— Nebraska Gal (@elite_nebraska) April 26, 2024
A warning is still in effect for Blair where the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant is located.
This is developing.
