(Winterset) A large tornado damaged homes, outbuildings, trees, and downed powerlines in Madison County late Saturday afternoon.
Trained weather spotters reported a tornado on the ground at around 4:35 p.m. two-miles southwest of Winterset.
The National Weather Service in Des Moines told KSOM/KS95 News the tornado damaged homes, outbuildings, and trees in the Winterset Vicinity.
(AP) — Emergency management officials in Madison County said six people died and four were injured when the tornado touch down Saturday in the area southwest of Des Moines. Among those killed were children and adults. Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala said 25 to 30 homes were badly damaged by the tornado. Thunderstorms that spawned tornadoes moved through much of Iowa for hours with storms also causing damage in the Des Moines suburb of Norwalk, areas just east of Des Moines and other areas of eastern Iowa.
To view video of the tornado courtesy of Jay Gibson, click here: Tornado Video
