In photos: Tornadoes wreak havoc on Nebraska
Massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska, destroying more than half the town of Pilger.
Tim Nelson searches for survivors in Pilger, Neb., after the town was hit by a tornado Monday June 16, 2014. Ast least one person has died due to the storm.RYAN SODERLIN/The Associated Press
A tornado forms over a house near Pilger, Neb., Monday, June 16, 2014. At least one person is dead and at least 16 more are in critical condition after two massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska on Monday.Mark 'Storm' Farnik/The Associated Press
A man holds a girl after she was pulled from the basement of her destroyed home in Pilger, Neb., Monday, June 16, 2014. A hospital spokeswoman says at least one person is dead and at least 16 more are in critical condition after two massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska.Mark 'Storm' Farnik/The Associated Press
Rescue personnel tend to a young tornado victim in Pilger, Neb., Monday, June 16, 2014. A hospital spokeswoman says at least one person is dead and at least 16 more are in critical condition after two massive tornadoes swept through northeast Nebraska.Mark 'Storm' Farnik/The Associated Press
Residents evacuate the town after a tornado severely damaged the area Monday, June 16, 2014, in Pilger, Neb. The National Weather Service said at least two twisters touched down within roughly a mile of each other.Stacie Scott/The Associated Press
Damaged cars are parked in front of a garage that was torn down by a tornado on Monday, June 16, 2014, in Pilger, Neb. The National Weather Service said at least two twisters touched down within roughly a mile of each other.Stacie Scott/The Associated Press
Two tornadoes touch down near Pilger, Nebraska June 16, 2014. Large tornadoes hit rural areas of northeastern Nebraska on Monday afternoon, with reports of property damage, according to forecasters and the Weather Channel.Dustin Wilcox/Reuters
A tornado touches down near Pilger, Nebraska June 16, 2014. Large tornadoes hit rural areas of northeastern Nebraska on Monday afternoon, with reports of property damage, according to forecasters and the Weather Channel.Dustin Wilcox/Reuters
Two tornadoes are appearing in the same rural area in Nebraska, June 16, 2014. Large tornadoes hit rural areas of northeastern Nebraska on Monday afternoon, with reports of property damage, according to forecasters and the Weather Channel.Dustin Wilcox/Reuters