The city of Greenfield, Iowa was devastated by tornadoes on Tuesday evening, with nearly flattened homes and widespread destruction captured in videos on social media. Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard described the scene as “apocalyptic,” with wind turbines shredded and power poles destroyed. The National Weather Service reported 68 mph wind gusts in Waterloo Airport and issued two tornado warnings in the Des Moines metro area, urging residents to seek shelter. Cleanup efforts have already begun in Greenfield, with reports of damaged cars, buildings, and trees stripped bare.
Local news sources and meteorologists shared updates on the destruction in Greenfield, highlighting the extensive damage caused by the tornadoes. WHO13 Sports Director Keith Murphy and Anchor Katie Kaplan posted videos and updates on the cleanup efforts. KCCI News 8 Meteorologist Jason Parkin also documented the devastation, with reports of buildings completely destroyed and auto lifts pulled out of concrete. Republican Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds reassured residents that the state government is monitoring the situation and responding to the needs of impacted areas.
The storm is now moving into Wisconsin and Illinois, prompting weather alerts and tornado warnings in those areas. It is unclear if there have been any fatalities in Greenfield related to the tornadoes, with Newsweek reaching out to the city police chief for more information. This is a developing story, with updates expected as more information becomes available. Newsweek remains committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections to promote common ground in difficult situations like natural disasters.
