Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
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Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
"Numerous severe storms were tracked across parts of Iowa, Illinois and Missouri on Friday, with at least 66 tornado reports submitted in multiple states including Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and Iowa."
"In Marion Township in Minnesota, about 30 homes were damaged and a dozen have significant damage because of a tornado, according to the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office."
"In Illinois, McClean County officials declared a disaster emergency because of severe storms in Bloomington, stating that no injuries have been reported and emergency response agencies remain actively engaged."
"An EF-2 tornado caused the most significant damage in the village of Lena, where many homes and outbuildings were damaged, trees uprooted, and power lines downed."
Tornadoes and severe storms affected the Upper Midwest, damaging homes and disrupting power for tens of thousands. Reports indicated at least 66 tornadoes across several states. In Minnesota, about 30 homes were damaged, with significant destruction in Marion Township. Illinois officials declared a disaster emergency in Bloomington due to severe storms. An EF-2 tornado in Lena caused extensive damage, uprooting trees and downing power lines. Despite the destruction, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported, and power was largely restored by Saturday night.
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