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Tornado Devastates Iowa Town, Killing Multiple People

GREENFIELD, Iowa (AP) — Multiple people died Tuesday and at least a dozen were injured when a powerful tornado tore through a small Iowa town, carving a bleak landscape of destroyed homes and businesses, shredded trees, smashed cars, and widely …

Over 700 Tornado Reports Filed in 2024, Above Historical Average – AccuWeather

Approximately 700 preliminary tornado reports have been filed so far in 2024, above the historical average for this time of year, according to AccuWeather Global Weather Center. The roughly 700 preliminary tornado reports through May 9 is above the historical …

After Deadly Oklahoma Tornado, Storms Bring Twisters to Midwest

DETROIT (AP) — Severe storms battered the Midwest on Tuesday, unleashing a curtain of heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes throughout the region a day after a deadly twister ripped through a small Oklahoma town and killed at least one …

Severe Weather Spawns Tornado, Damage and One Death in South, Midwest

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power Tuesday as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under …

Arkansas Officials Mark Anniversary of Deadly Tornado

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas and local officials hailed the response from emergency workers, community groups and individuals on Friday as they marked the one-year anniversary of tornadoes that tore through the state and killed four people. Gov. Sarah …

Long Recovery Ahead for Swath of Central US Hit by Deadly Tornadoes

LAKEVIEW, Ohio (AP) — Residents in a swath of the central U.S. hit by deadly tornadoes were cleaning up, assessing damage and helping neighbors on Saturday. But it will be a long recovery from the storms that ripped through parts …

February Tornadoes in Wisconsin Caused $2.4M in Damage

EVANSVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The first ever tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February caused more than $2.4 million in damage, officials said Wednesday. The tornadoes that ripped through Rock County on Feb. 8 killed …

Summer-Like Conditions Lead to First Wisconsin Tornadoes in February

EVANSVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The first tornadoes ever recorded in Wisconsin in the usually frigid month of February tore through mostly rural areas on a day that broke records for warmth, setting up the perfect scenario for the type of …

Tornadoes Rip Homes, Businesses in Florida Panhandle

Multiple tornadoes and high winds were reported across the South early Tuesday, including Panama City, Florida, where storms caused significant damage to homes and businesses and forced rescues of stranded residents. ClickOrlando.com and other news sites said the line of …

Tornado-damaged Pfizer Plant in North Carolina Restarts Production

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (AP) — A major Pfizer pharmaceutical plant in North Carolina that makes critical supplies for U.S. hospitals has restarted production about 10 weeks after it was heavily damaged by a tornado, the company announced Monday. Getting a …