Satellite imagery shows devastation left behind from EF-4 tornado in Greenfield, Iowa
Maxar's satellite shows the path of the tornado starting its destruction in the southwestern corner of the town, leveling homes and businesses through the heart of the town and into the northeastern corner.
Drone video shows tornado devastation in Greenfield, Iowa
A violent tornado tore through central Iowa on Tuesday causing destruction in the town of Greenfield. Drone video showed several structures that were leveled and residents working to find storm victims.
GREENFIELD, Iowa -- Satellite imagery is giving a new perspective on the damage left behind from the devastating E-4 tornado that swept through Greenfield, Iowa on Tuesday.
The storm left five dead and dozens injured as it left much of the town of 2,000 people in ruins.
Before and after images of Greenfield, Iowa after an EF-4 tornado tore through the town on May 21, 2024.
(Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies / FOX Weather)
Maxar's satellite shows the path of the tornado starting its destruction in the southwestern corner of the town, leveling homes and businesses through the heart of the town and into the northeastern corner.
DEADLY GREENFIELD TORNADO RATED EF-4 WITH HIGHEST WINDS OF 2024 YET
The National Weather Service storm survey team estimated the tornado was on the ground for nearly 44 miles and was over a half-mile wide. Meteorologists estimated the peak wind speeds were at 175-185 mph, rating the tornado an EF-4 and making it the strongest measured tornado so far of the 2024 season.