Bennington, Nebraska, residents were left to assess the destruction in their neighborhood after a tornado ripped through the area northwest of Omaha on Friday. The aftermath left at least four people dead and numerous others injured as a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc across the South and Midwest over the weekend.

Recovery efforts are now in full swing as severe weather ravaged parts of Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa, leaving a trail of demolished homes and buildings in its wake. In Hughes County, Oklahoma, tragic losses occurred as one man and one child fell victim to the storms, with the county EMS agency treating multiple injuries, some of which were severe.

Authorities confirmed the death of a passing truck driver in Love County, while another fatality was reported in Sulphur, according to Governor Kevin Stitt. The town also suffered numerous injuries, with at least 30 individuals requiring medical attention following the devastation.

Oklahoma Governor Stitt expressed his condolences and declared a state of emergency to expedite assistance to affected communities. The declaration encompassed a dozen counties, including Carter, Cotton, Garfield, and Lincoln, among others.

In Iowa, the town of Minden faced catastrophic destruction as a tornado leveled buildings and left a path of debris in its wake. Drone footage captured the extent of the damage, prompting Governor Kim Reynolds to declare a disaster emergency for Pottawattamie County, where Minden is located.

The National Weather Service reported a series of tornadoes in Iowa, with half of them classified as EF-2 storms with wind gusts ranging from 111 to 135 miles per hour. Nebraska also saw its share of devastation, with tornadoes hitting the Omaha and Lincoln areas, causing widespread damage to homes and structures.

The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska issued a state of emergency following reports of significant damage inflicted by thunderstorms and tornadoes. Eppley Airfield in Omaha witnessed the destruction of four hangar buildings storing private planes during the storm, although the passenger terminal remained unscathed.

As recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of the tornadoes, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell expressed support for Oklahoma, Iowa, and Nebraska, offering assistance to aid in the recovery and rebuilding process.