Damage Left Behind in Falls City After Wednesday’s Severe Storms
Oct 31, 2024
Tree damage in front of a home in Falls City, after severe storms produced damaging winds on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo courtesy of John Nixon)FALLS CITY–(KFOR Oct. 30)–Severe weather on Wednesday afternoon left behind tree and some structure damage, even knocking out power in the Falls City area in far southeast Nebraska.
The National Weather Service reported downed trees throughout Falls City, with two homes damaged and a large factory lost part of its roof. South of Falls City, six cars on a double-stacked train were leaning after a tree fell onto the train. Officials say they are still visiting properties to assess damage, observing roof, siding, and window damage to homes, as well as the destruction of multiple outbuildings.
Part of a roof to a building in Falls City was damaged by high winds from severe storms on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (Photo courtesy of John Nixon)
Unofficially, a wind gust of 91 mph was reported at the Falls City Airport, according to an automated report.
No injuries have been reported.