Storm flips campers at Lake McConaughy
On the evening of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, a severe storm overturned several campers at Beach Area 5 campground on Lake McConaughy in Keith County, Nebraska. Eight people were evaluated at the scene and released without hospitalization.
Emergency services, including park services and the sheriff's office, are assessing damage and planning restoration work. Authorities have warned of hazards along the shoreline between Beach Area 5 and 12 due to erosion and damaged trees.