Greenfield tornado deadliest in U S this year says NOAA
The Greenfield tornado becomes this year s deadliest in the United States as three EF 4 tornadoes strike the Midwest. Edith Schaecher 80 and neighbor Joan Mitchell 57 survive after collapsing homes trap them briefly. FEMA seeks presidential disaster aid for Adair and other counties.
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Iowa wind farm hit by rare direct tornado strike
A powerful tornado damaged MidAmerican Energy Orient wind farm near Greenfield Iowa destroying five turbines with one catching fire. Wind speeds exceeded 100 mph as the twister passed, while experts note such direct hits are extremely rare and may prompt future design standard reviews.
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