Four people were killed in the area of Little Sioux Scout Ranch about 30-45 minutes North of Omaha. 96 Scouts were attending a leadership conference when a Tornado reportedly hit the camp, destroying many buildings and leaving trees felled. It is being reported that up to 40 other injuries have been reported with 4 persons taken to Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City Iowa and one person sent to the Creighton Medical Center in Omaha for medical attention.

The tornado hit at ~6:30 to 7:00 tonight with Emergency crews mobilized soon afterward. One storm spotter was in a vehicle reporting while the tornado hit the vehicle and turned it 180 degrees. The storm spotter has survived and the vehicle sustained heavy damage.

Having spent several years in scouts and camping at Little Sioux  it kind of hits home. My thoughts are definitely with the families of those scouts.