Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

National Weather Service preliminary storm reports show that a roof has been partially blown off a gas station. The coffee shop in town, Open Gate Coffee House, also posted on Facebook that it’s closing until further notice due to building damages.

May 17, 2026Updated: May 17, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

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