Tuesday’s storms produced fierce tornadoes in southwest Iowa that caused massive damage in the town of Greenfield, where authorities confirmed multiple fatalities, and toppled several wind turbines in Adams County. Another apparent tornado blew across Highway 30 in Story County, overturning a semi-truck. Tuesday was the second deadly outbreak of tornadoes in Iowa this spring. A western Iowa man died April 26 after a tornado hit the small town of Minden.Wednesday looks to be calm after the storm. It’ll be sunny and breezy in Des Moines with a high of 75 degrees, according to the latest forecast.Here’s a look at the damage left behind by the deadly storms:Northern Polk County sustains damage from tornadoesHomes north of Elkhart near White Oak in northern Polk County were damaged by storms Tuesday evening. Polk County Emergency Management said multiple people were displaced due to the level of devastation. On the ground, KCCI reporters witnessed downed trees and power lines, shrapnel and debris scattered for hundreds of feet throughout the area, as well as roofs and walls ripped off of homes.Wind turbines folded in halfMultiple wind turbines were destroyed by the tornado as it ripped across the county. KCCI meteorologist Zane Satre said he observed at least three 250-foot towers snapped like twigs, their blades scattered across the area.Drone video shows destruction, path of Greenfield, Iowa tornadoWild video shows apparent tornado topples truck on Nevada, Iowa roadwayThis traffic camera footage shows an apparent tornado blowing across Highway 30 near Nevada in Story County. Iowa State Patrol confirms fatalities in GreenfieldThe Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from the Greenfield tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms Tuesday, but it has not released specific numbers.“We do have confirmed fatalities,” Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla said at a news conference Tuesday night. He said authorities were still determining the total number.More on the story Widespread damage in GreenfieldCamille Blair said the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce office where she works closed around 2 p.m. ahead of the storm, the Associated Press reports. She emerged from her home in the Adair County town of about 2,000 people to describe widespread damage and scattered debris.“There’s a pretty significant roof damage to several houses that I know will need whole new roofs,” she said. “And I can see from my house it kind of went in a straight line down the road.”Dinkla said multiple people were injured in Greenfield, but didn’t know the extent of the injuries. Adair County Hospital in town was damaged and has been evacuated, according to a Mercy One spokesperson.
Tuesday’s storms produced fierce tornadoes in southwest Iowa that caused massive damage in the town of Greenfield, where authorities confirmed multiple fatalities, and toppled several wind turbines in Adams County. Another apparent tornado blew across Highway 30 in Story County, overturning a semi-truck.
Tuesday was the second deadly outbreak of tornadoes in Iowa this spring. A western Iowa man died April 26 after a tornado hit the small town of Minden.
Wednesday looks to be calm after the storm. It’ll be sunny and breezy in Des Moines with a high of 75 degrees, according to the latest forecast.
Here’s a look at the damage left behind by the deadly storms:
Northern Polk County sustains damage from tornadoes
Homes north of Elkhart near White Oak in northern Polk County were damaged by storms Tuesday evening.
Polk County Emergency Management said multiple people were displaced due to the level of devastation. On the ground, KCCI reporters witnessed downed trees and power lines, shrapnel and debris scattered for hundreds of feet throughout the area, as well as roofs and walls ripped off of homes.
Wind turbines folded in half
Multiple wind turbines were destroyed by the tornado as it ripped across the county. KCCI meteorologist Zane Satre said he observed at least three 250-foot towers snapped like twigs, their blades scattered across the area.
Drone video shows destruction, path of Greenfield, Iowa tornado
Wild video shows apparent tornado topples truck on Nevada, Iowa roadway
This traffic camera footage shows an apparent tornado blowing across Highway 30 near Nevada in Story County.
Iowa State Patrol confirms fatalities in Greenfield
The Iowa State Patrol has confirmed multiple deaths from the Greenfield tornado and at least a dozen injuries in storms Tuesday, but it has not released specific numbers.
“We do have confirmed fatalities,” Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla said at a news conference Tuesday night. He said authorities were still determining the total number.
Widespread damage in Greenfield
Camille Blair said the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce office where she works closed around 2 p.m. ahead of the storm, the Associated Press reports. She emerged from her home in the Adair County town of about 2,000 people to describe widespread damage and scattered debris.
“There’s a pretty significant roof damage to several houses that I know will need whole new roofs,” she said. “And I can see from my house it kind of went in a straight line down the road.”
Dinkla said multiple people were injured in Greenfield, but didn’t know the extent of the injuries. Adair County Hospital in town was damaged and has been evacuated, according to a Mercy One spokesperson.
