Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
Issued by NWS Des Moines, IA
171 NOUS43 KDMX 171804 PNSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-180615- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 104 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 16 April 2024 Tornado Event... .Minburn Iowa Tornado... Rating: EF0 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-1 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