As one-year anniversary of tornado approaches, cleanup continues at Red Haw State Park 2/28/2023 1:29:00 PM View Count 3598 CHARITON, Iowa -- Nearly one year ago, an EF 3 tornado cut an 11-mile swath of destruction through Lucas County causing extensive damage to Red Haw State Park, and claimed one life.
Stay Safe during storm cleanup—separate woody debris, asbestos-containing materials, trash 3/9/2022 3:07:00 PM View Count 1349 DES MOINES—Sorting disaster debris after Saturday’s tornadoes is important—both to keep cleanup teams safe and to ensure debris is disposed of properly.
Caution urged as Iowans cleanup tornado damaged trees 3/8/2022 1:37:00 PM View Count 1900 State forestry experts are encouraging Iowans to proceed with caution as they clean up tree damage from Saturday’s tornadoes.
Protect your health; follow asbestos guidance during storm cleanup 7/26/2018 1:51:00 PM View Count 4149 DES MOINES--In the aftermath of the tornadoes last week, many Iowans must deal with storm-damaged buildings.
Be Cautious, Prepare for Upcoming Severe Weather 3/17/2016 9:06:00 AM View Count 4617 WINDSOR HEIGHTS – No one wants to think about a disaster, but floods and tornadoes are two of Iowa’s most common hazards.
Are There Winter Tornadoes in Iowa? 1/5/2016 8:00:00 AM View Count 9777 Because tornadoes usually require warm, humid air to form, it’s not surprising winter tornadoes are rare in Iowa. But they can happen, and occur more frequently in the southern states during winter versus the Upper Midwest.