At least four killed in Greenfield tornado, neighbors say
GREENFIELD, Iowa (KCRG) - Greenfield, Iowa residents say four of their neighbors did not survive the devastating storms that passed through the area on Tuesday, the Des Moines Register reports.
Officials have not provided an official number of people that died in the storms, saying they’re waiting for search and rescue operations to be completed so they can give an accurate number.
The Iowa State Patrol did, however, acknowledge on Tuesday that there were multiple deaths. At least a dozen people went to hospitals after the tornado flattened home after home. There has been no updates on their conditions.
The Associated Press reports one woman died Tuesday when her vehicle was blown off the road about three miles north of Corning, Iowa. That’s about 30 miles southwest of Greenfield. She was reportedly the only person in the vehicle.
Her name has not been released at this time. The Des Moines Register reports the woman was a storm chaser.
A satellite image of the city shows the destructive path the tornado took.
Governor Kim Reynolds and State Representative Ray Sorensen praised volunteers being willing to help and offer services during a press conference on Wednesday. They also emphasized that more volunteers will be needed in the coming days.
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