16 June 2014
Last updated at 21:14 ET
The town of Pilger near Omaha, with a population of 350
people, was devastated and the local hospital says it is treating the
injured.
Jerry Weatherholt, county commissioner, said half the town is damaged.
The tornadoes were a mile apart, says the National Weather Service, and another massive tornado has been tracked near Burwell, central Nebraska.
Deadly US tornadoes strike Nebraska
At least one person is dead and 16 more were hurt after two massive tornadoes swept through the US state of Nebraska.
Jerry Weatherholt, county commissioner, said half the town is damaged.
The tornadoes were a mile apart, says the National Weather Service, and another massive tornado has been tracked near Burwell, central Nebraska.
From other news sites
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Melbourne Age One dead, 16 critical after US tornadoes 16 mins ago
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Chicago Tribune At least 1 dead as tornadoes rip through northeast Nebraska 22 mins ago
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ABC News Hospital: 1 Dead and 16 Critical After Tornadoes 23 mins ago
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USA Today One dead after twin tornadoes blast Nebraska 1 hr ago
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Mashable Freak Thunderstorm Spawns Twin Tornadoes as Severe Outbreak Hits U.S. 2 hrs ago
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