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Tornadoes swept through counties near Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday killing at least seven, including two children.
In anews conferenceSunday, Madison County Emergency Management Director, Diogenes Ayala, confirmed six fatalities were reported in the region. The fatalities included four adults and two children. At least four other adults were injured in Madison County. The tornadoes caused damage to homes and properties throughout Madison County, added Ayala.
“At this time we can confirm that we have six fatalities including four adults and two children … There are also four adults injured. Three that are in serious condition and one that was transferred to Des Moines hospital with life-threatening injuries,” said Ayala at the news conference.
A seventh fatality was later confirmed in the Lucas County city of Chariton where another injury was reported,accordingto National Weather Service office in Des Moines.
The NWS office in Des Moinesstatedthe tornado that hit Madison County Saturday was an EF3 with wind speeds of between 136 miles per hour and 165 miles per hour.
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On Sunday, the NWS office in in Des Moinesstatedthat it is still uncertain about the exact number of tornadoes that hit the state Saturday.
“Today, as you pray for the situation in Ukraine, please also pray for the victims of yesterday’s deadly tornadoes in Iowa—for those that tragically lost their lives, those injured, and those whose properties suffered severe damage,” Iowa Gov. ReynoldstweetedSunday.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Madison County Emergency Management didn’t immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
