Tornado Rips Through Iowa Town Amid 'Disaster Emergency'

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27 April 2024 at 10:31 am

A destructive tornado wreaked havoc through an Iowa town on Friday, April 26, prompting the state’s governor to issue a disaster emergency.

Footage filmed by Clint Hendricks IV captures the moment the enormous funnel swept through the town of Minden.

Earlier on Friday the National Weather Service issued a tornado emergency, warning locals to seek shelter immediately.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Pottawattamie County on Friday night. There was no information on any injuries or deaths. Credit: Clint Hendricks IV via Storyful

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