Millions in grants, match funds helping Iowa town move forward after deadly tornado
Updated: Dec. 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM CST|By First Alert 6 staff reports and Brenna KiefnerTwo years after a deadly tornado struck the city, Minden is making strides in its efforts to rebuild.
Tornado
Tornado reported in southwest Iowa near Clarinda in Page County
Updated: Jul. 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM CDT|By Bo FogalNWS reported a possible tornado mid afternoon on Friday.
Nebraska
Monday’s tornado caused little damage near Dickens and Wellfleet
Updated: Jun. 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM CDT|By Tristen WinderSnapped powerlines and downed trees appear to be the only damage left in Lincoln County from Monday’s tornado activity.
Nebraska
Remembering ‘The Night of the Twisters’ 45 years later
Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM CDT|By Madison SmithTuesday marks 45 years since the Grand Island tornado outbreak.
First Alert 6 Investigations
See how Verizon keeps networks working amid severe weather events
Updated: May 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM CDT|By Philip CatalfamoComputer screens in Omaha monitor Verizon’s fiber network and cell sites in Nebraska and some neighboring states — not just to help customers but also first responders.
Tornado
1975 Tornado Anniversary: Omaha community reflects on damage 50 years later
Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM CDT|By Johan MarinUnder the devastation, it gave birth to one Omaha nonprofit.
Tornado
1975 Tornado Anniversary: Tracing the 9-mile path of tornado 50 years later
Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM CDT|By Bo Fogal and Jackson PiercyAt the time, it was the costliest tornado in history.
Tornado
Storm Week: Dangers of storm chasing in Omaha metro
Updated: Apr. 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM CDT|By Bo FogalMeteorologists use a wide variety of tools to track these severe outbreaks, but there’s only so much they can see on a computer.
First Alert 6 Weather
Storm Week: Reviewing Douglas County’s updated siren policy
Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM CDT|By Jade SteffensIn preparation for this year’s severe weather season, Douglas County has updated its siren policy.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Omaha organization replanting trees one year after storm
Updated: Apr. 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM CDT|By Bella CaractaArbor Day — a day dedicated to tree planting turned out to be everything but.
First Alert 10 Day Forecast
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Elkhorn boy reunited with favorite book after family loses house in destructive storm
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM CDT|By Philip CatalfamoThe Waschkowski family moved to the area two weeks before last years destructive tornado.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Iowa town working to rebuild after deadly tornado
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM CDT|By Erin HartleyWell over half the homes have been either rebuilt or are in the process, along with the addition of brand new builds, including new fourplexes.
First Alert 6 Weather
Storm Week: Be ready! Busiest tornado timeframe in 2024 was earlier than normal
Updated: Apr. 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM CDT|By Jaret LansfordBoth the 30 year averages and total number of tornadoes for Nebraska peak in May and June.
First Alert 6 Weather
Storm Week: The impressive path of destruction from the 2024 Elkhorn-Bennington-Blair tornado
Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM CDT|By Rusty LordIt was on the ground for nearly an hour, covering over 31 miles with peak winds reaching 170 mph.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: St. Patrick’s helps hundreds of Omaha-area families in year following destructive storm
Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM CDT|By Erin SullivanAfter the storm, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn immediately became a hub for first responders, volunteers, and victims to regroup and figure out what to do next.
Tornado
Storm Week: Small Iowa town still recovering after taking direct hit from deadly twister
Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM CDT|By Jade SteffensMinden, Iowa, is still rebuilding what it lost in the tornado that hit the town last April.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Blair family who nearly lost dog during tornado urges others to prepare their pets for storms
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM CDT|By Mike McKnightVeteran lawman Dave Volenec was home alone when he faced the only danger he’d ever run from, but he still had lives to save.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Blair family soon to start rebuilding, reflects on 50-year gap between devastating storms
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM CDT|By Brian MastreAs the first anniversary of the Arbor Day Tornadoes, the Dondelinger family has not yet rebuilt their acreage in Blair.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: Elkhorn family explains decision to relocate instead of rebuilding as anniversary approaches
Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM CDT|By Brian MastreSaturday marks one year since a destructive tornado outbreak altered the lives of many people in the Omaha metro.
Tornado
2024 tornado outbreak: 1 year later, Elkhorn man still awaits return home
Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM CDT|By Brian MastreOne year ago, a devastating tornado tore through the Omaha metro, destroying hundreds of homes in its path.
Tornado
Storm Week: National Weather Service recalls Arbor Day 2024 tornado outbreak
Updated: Apr. 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM CDT|By Emily RoehlerThe April 26, 2024, tornado outbreak is a day the the National Weather Service employees at our local Valley office won’t forget.
Tornado
EXPLAINER: Searching for tornadoes at night poses elevated risk
Updated: Apr. 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM CDT|By Rusty Lord and Jackson PiercyTornadoes are dangerous at any time of day, but when the sun goes down, twisters in the dark can pose a unique set of challenges.
Tornado
4 homes destroyed, 28 damaged in Irvington area hit by likely EF-3 tornado
Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM CDT|By Gina DvorakThe National Weather Service said Friday gave the tornado that traveled north of the Irvington area during Thursday’s storm a preliminary rating of EF-3.
Severe Weather
Severe storms cause significant damage across eastern Nebraska, western Iowa
Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 7:41 PM CDT|By First Alert 6 staff reportsLarge hail and strong winds caused significant damage to parts of eastern Nebraska on Thursday night.
Severe Weather
Thousands without power as fast-moving thunderstorms push through Omaha area
Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM CDT|By Jade Steffens and Gina DvorakA fast moving round of thunderstorms hit the Omaha-metro on Friday evening, leaving more than 5,000 OPPD customers without power in its aftermath.
First Alert 6 Weather
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Updated: Jan. 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM CST|By First Alert 6 staff reportsIf you have a weather video or photo you'd like us to check out, you can upload it us online or in our app.
Iowa
Greenfield hospital reopens six months after deadly Iowa tornado
Updated: Dec. 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM CST|By Conner HendricksAdair County’s only hospital officially cut the ribbon to mark the reopening after the tornado this spring.
Iowa
New planning manager helping Iowa town rebuild after devastating tornado
Updated: Sep. 3, 2024 at 5:29 PM CDT|By Johan MarinThe community of Minden is slowly getting back on its feet.
Tornado
Approval for lowered property valuation in Douglas County gives others with tornado damage hope
Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM CDT|By Joe HarrisOther tornado-impacted rural residents who are within the three-mile buffer zone of Omaha’s jurisdiction were also at Tuesday’s hearing.
Tornado
Iowa sees new record for tornadoes in a year
Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 8:05 AM CDT|By KCRG Staff2024 has already broken the record for most tornadoes in Iowa in a single year.
First Alert Weather
Highest number of severe weather warnings in years for Omaha area
Updated: Aug. 16, 2024 at 10:51 AM CDT|By Jade SteffensIf you’ve felt like there’s been more severe weather than normal in Omaha this year, you would be correct!
Tornado
Tornado that hit Elkhorn in April upgraded to EF-4
Updated: Jul. 29, 2024 at 5:11 PM CDT|By David KoellerThe tornado that struck the west side of the Omaha metro in April has been upgraded to an EF-4 after careful review of the damage.
Entertainment
‘Twisters’ behind the scenes: Nebraska professor lends scientific expertise to movie makers
Updated: Jul. 19, 2024 at 9:43 PM CDT|By Jade SteffensDr. Adam Houston, a professor at UNL, shares his role in the making of the new "Twisters" movie.
Tornado
Pottawattamie County opens needs assessment survey for disaster victims
Updated: Jul. 9, 2024 at 2:46 PM CDT|By First Alert 6 staff reportsCounty officials reported that the severe weather in April and May caused significant long-term impacts to public infrastructure.
6 On Your Side
Nebraska tornadoes: Monday marks last day to apply for FEMA aid from April outbreak
Updated: Jul. 8, 2024 at 3:06 PM CDT|By First Alert 6 staff reportsMonday is the final day for Nebraskans impacted by the Arbor Day tornado outbreak to apply for federal financial assistance.
Community
CWS 2024: Elkhorn church selling shirts to raise tornado relief funds
Updated: Jun. 19, 2024 at 6:26 PM CDT|By Johan MarinThe idea stemmed from April, when tornadoes decimated homes throughout the metro.
Tornado
EXPLAINER: How Douglas County’s siren system really works
Updated: Jun. 17, 2024 at 4:50 PM CDT|By Jade SteffensUnlike some places, in Douglas County, sirens are set off every time there’s an active warning anywhere in the county.
Tornado
Minden, Iowa residents say tornado recovery delayed by insurance
Updated: Jun. 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM CDT|By Joe HarrisThe Minden mayor says many residents are frustrated with the rebuilding process, which largely hinges on the insurance companies.
Tornado
Douglas County board to consider major tax cuts for tornado victims
Updated: Jun. 10, 2024 at 5:36 PM CDT|By Brian MastreDouglas County tornado victims will be getting a tax break, but it’s not automatic.
Tornado
Funeral for couple killed in tornado held in same church as their wedding
Updated: Jun. 2, 2024 at 2:45 AM CDT|By KCCI via CNN NewsourceEven though the storm took their lives, the couple’s impact on their town will be forever present, the pastor said.
Tornado
U.S. sees highest number of tornado reports in over 10 years
Updated: May 28, 2024 at 3:05 PM CDT|By Jade SteffensThere's been over 60 tornado reports in Nebraska so far this year and over 1,000 nation-wide.
Iowa
Minnesota governor to send first responders to assist Iowa tornado impacted areas
Updated: May 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM CDT|By KCRG StaffMinnesota Governor Tim Walz is sending eight members of the state’s All Hazards Incident Management Team to Iowa to help with tornado recovery efforts in Greenfield.
Iowa
Greenfield tornado victims identified
Updated: May 27, 2024 at 5:53 AM CDT|By KCRG StaffOfficials have released the names of the five victims killed by the powerful tornado that struck Greenfield on May 21.
Severe Weather
Numerous short-lived tornadoes confirmed from Friday morning’s storms
Updated: May 26, 2024 at 4:53 PM CDT|By David KoellerAt least a dozen short-lived tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service from Friday morning's powerful line of storms.
Tornado
One month after tornado, Waterloo survivor talks rebuilding ‘historic’ barns
Updated: May 24, 2024 at 6:11 PM CDT|By Joe HarrisFriday marked four weeks to the day since Gail Pitzl and her family climbed out of their house and saw the destruction the tornado left on their property south of Waterloo.
Tornado
STORM UPDATES: Overnight derecho knocks out power to nearly 20,000 Omaha-area customers
Updated: May 24, 2024 at 1:48 PM CDT|By First Alert 6 staff reportsAnother overnight storm hit the metro Friday morning
Iowa
USDA disaster assistance approved for Iowa farmers impacted by April severe weather
Updated: May 24, 2024 at 1:03 PM CDT|By KCRG StaffIowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ request for USDA disaster assistance for farmers impacted by severe weather on April 26 has been approved.
Iowa
National Weather Service classifies Friday morning system as derecho
Updated: May 24, 2024 at 11:43 AM CDT|By KCRG StaffThe line of storms that moved across the state Friday morning fits the definition of a derecho, the National Weather Service said.
Tornado
More bad weather could hit Iowa, where 3 powerful tornadoes caused millions in damage
Updated: May 23, 2024 at 10:43 PM CDT|By The Associated PressThree separate powerful tornados carved long paths totaling 130 miles across Iowa on Tuesday.
Iowa
WATCH: This is what driving into Greenfield looks like after deadly tornado
Updated: May 23, 2024 at 3:52 PM CDT|By Dave PriceThis is what it looks like as you drive into Greenfield following Tuesday's tornado.Load More
