Death Toll Rises in the Aftermath of Iowa Tornadoes

The powerful storms that spawned several tornadoes on Tuesday in Iowa claimed at least five lives and injured dozens more.

KCRG reports that the Iowa Department of Public Safety said Wednesday that four people had been killed in the city of Greenfield, Iowa. Officials have not released the names of the victims as they are still in the process of notifying relatives. Authorities say another woman was killed in her car by a tornado about 25 miles outside of Greenfield on Tuesday. KCRG reports that officials say at least 35 people were injured in the storm.

Officials with the National Weather Service have said that after an initial survey, it appears the tornado that hit Greenfield was at least an EF-3 tornado, with top wind speeds at 165 mph, according to KCRG. Officials say that ranking could go higher after further investigation. The twister was on the ground for more than 40 miles. Part of its journey was captured by a drone that showed the tornado hitting farm buildings and taking down several wind turbines.

Another set of satellite images released on Wednesday shows the path the Greenfield tornado took. KCRG reports that images from BlackSky Technology show the city of Greenfield before Tuesday's tornado.

And the next image shows the city after the tornado went through. The twister went straight through the town just south of Greenfield's city square.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was in Greenfield on Wednesday touring the storm damage. KCRG reports that FEMA officials will be in the area today to meet with state and local leaders.

If you would like to donate to the Salvation Army and help the residents of Greenfield, you can make your donation HERE.

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