Tornado levels family's brand new house: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced"
A recent tornado devastated a family's newly built home in Nebraska, leaving only the basement intact. The family, who had moved in just two weeks prior, described the experience as terrifying. As severe weather continues to threaten the region, volunteers have stepped in to assist the family in salvaging what they can.
- ▪The tornado leveled homes and caused significant damage across five states from Kansas to Minnesota.
- ▪Christina Parden and her daughter Graci Boersen took shelter in their basement as the tornado struck.
- ▪The family had just moved into their newly built home two weeks before the disaster.
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CBS Mornings Family describes escaping tornado that leveled new home: "Most terrifying thing I've experienced in my life" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Rob Marciano Rob Marciano Meteorologist Meteorologist Rob Marciano is the CBS News national weather correspondent. His reports are featured on CBS News and Stations' broadcast and digital platforms. During his career, Marciano has covered nearly every major natural disaster experienced in the United States, including floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and erupting volcanos in Hawaii.
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