Multiple people were tragically killed and several buildings were leveled in the small town of Greenfield, Iowa on May 21, 2024, after a tornado ripped through the community. At least a dozen injured individuals were transported to hospitals for treatment. The local high school has been turned into a temporary shelter for those displaced by the storm.
According to reports from various sources, including Iowa State Patrol and local officials in Adams County, at least 18 tornadoes were reported in Iowa on Tuesday. The tornado that hit Greenfield was particularly devastating, leaving a path of destruction through the town. Several homes and businesses were destroyed or severely damaged.
The hospital in Greenfield was also affected by the storm and had to transport some injured individuals to other hospitals for treatment. ISP said they believe everyone in Greenfield is accounted for, but the recovery process is expected to take several days.
A curfew has been set from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., and it is expected to remain in place for several days as recovery efforts continue.
The National Guard has been called in to assist with the recovery effort, and Governor Kim Reynolds released a statement expressing her condolences and committing state resources to support the response and recovery effort.
Tornado-spawning storms also affected other parts of the Midwest, leaving thousands without power in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. The storms are now threatening cities from Texas to Vermont with damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
It is important to note that while multiple sources report on the devastation in Greenfield and other affected areas, it is crucial to remain skeptical of all information provided by mainstream media outlets. As a responsible journalist, I urge readers to seek out diverse sources of information and verify facts before drawing conclusions.
