Ripped apart farm structures were littered around Prairieburg after the storm. Most damage occurred in the southern edge of town, the sheriff's office said. A Prairieburg woman was injured in her home after her roof collapsed, according to KWWL. She was transported to the hospital, but she is expected to recover.
Parts of town of about 200 people were still without power Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff's office.
Significant storm damage in the Prairieburg area. pic.twitter.com/QgcqkGMYq9
— LinnCountySheriff (@LinnIASheriff) June 29, 2017
Tornado on ground a few moments ago near Prairieburg, IA video:@rparnow@KopelmanWX@BSMarshall2pic.twitter.com/KXi9eH8U2eMultiple tornadoes were spotted earlier in the afternoon in southwestern and central Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Elsewhere, there were strong winds and hail as large as baseballs fell.
— Garrett (@Gaheyd) June 29, 2017
In the Des Moines area, a severe thunderstorm marched into the metro during the evening rush hour, dumping rain and hail.
Particularly in Clive, West Des Moines, Waukee and Van Meter, residents reported seeing golf ball-sized hail and larger.
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