Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
842 NOUS43 KDMX 171808 CCA PNSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-180615- Public Information Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Des Moines IA 108 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 ...CORRECTED NARRATIVE... ...NWS Damage Survey for 16 April 2024 Tornado Event... .Minburn Iowa Tornado... Rating: EF-0 Estimated Peak Wind: 75-85 mph Path Length /statute/: 6.81 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 04/16/2024 Start Time: 11:05 AM CDT Start Location: 1 NNW Dallas Center / Dallas County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 41.7021 / -93.9983 End Date: 04/16/2024 End Time: 11:15 AM CDT End Location: 3 NNE Minburn / Dallas County / IA End Lat/Lon: 41.7992 / -93.9897 Survey Summary: This tornado developed just to the northwest of Dallas Center and then tracked generally northward for approximately 7 miles. Damage was confined to several farm outbuildings which sustained minor to major damage. Damage was consistent with winds speeds from 75 to 85 mph, or EF-0 damage. The tornado appeared to diminish a few miles south of Highway 141 to the south of Bouton. Damage information and photos were provided from Dallas County Emergency Management and first responder reports. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ NWS DMX