In a devastating tornado outbreak that occurred over the weekend, a total of 60 tornadoes, ranging from EF-0 to EF-4, have been confirmed between Texas and Iowa since Friday. Cities such as Elkhorn in Nebraska and Minden in Iowa were particularly hard-hit, with catastrophic damage requiring specialized response teams to assess the destruction.

The Geospatial Insurance Consortium (GIC) played a crucial role in providing data and imagery for member insurance companies following the tornado outbreak. GIC's Gray Sky Team closely monitored the tornado activity across the Plains and dispatched pilots to capture high-resolution imagery of several heavily affected areas, including Elkhorn and Blair in Nebraska.

GIC shared before-and-after images of a neighborhood in Elkhorn, revealing the devastating impact of an EF-3 tornado that struck on Friday. Nearly a dozen homes were completely taken down to their foundations by the powerful twister.

The National Weather Service continues to assess the extent of the damage caused by these tornadoes. With their expertise and experience, survey teams are meticulously evaluating the affected regions to determine the severity of the tornadoes and provide accurate reports.

The tornado outbreak has left communities in Nebraska and Iowa in a state of shock and devastation. Local authorities, along with support from various response teams, have been working tirelessly to provide assistance and support to affected residents.

As the recovery efforts commence, it is crucial for both government agencies and insurance companies to have access to accurate data and images. This information is vital for assessing the extent of the damage and ensuring that affected individuals receive the necessary support and insurance coverage.

Our thoughts go out to all those impacted by these destructive tornadoes. The path to recovery may be long, but with the resilience and support of the affected communities, we believe that they will overcome this difficult time and rebuild stronger than ever before.