A confirmed EF-0 tornado touched down in Shelby County on Sunday, June 21st.

According to Shelby County Emergency Management, the county received four tornado warnings from the National Weather Service in Lincoln that afternoon due to concerns about rotation seen on radar, along with reports from local weather spotters.

A National Weather Service survey team later confirmed an EF-0 tornado had moved through Prairie Township near 100 North between 2400 East and 2700 East roads. Shelby County Emergency Management responded to the affected area and spoke with one landowner. Officials reported non-structural damage to a farm building, a small farm shed that was toppled, and minor roof damage to a residence.

No other significant damage was reported or observed at this time. Shelby County Emergency Management thanks the National Weather Service in Lincoln for their efforts in helping keep communities safe and prepared during severe weather events.

Officials also thanked local news agencies for their reporting on the storm, saying their live coverage from the area helped prepare and reassure residents throughout the county. A special thank you was also given to first responders who helped dispatch weather spotters, especially members of the Stewardson Fire and Ambulance District, who were among the first to report the tornado. Officials said the work of weather spotters can be dangerous, and their communication is critical in helping provide advanced warnings.

Shelby County Emergency Management Director Scott McKee said the coordination between weather officials, first responders, and the community played an important role during the severe weather event.

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