Iowa tornado victims named: Six killed in Winterset include children aged five and two and 72-year-old woman

AUTHORITIES in Iowa released new information about the deadly tornado that killed six people Saturday. Governor Kim Reynolds and Madison County Emergency Management coordinator Diogenes Ayala gave an update on the damage in Madison County along with the identities of those killed, according to local NBC affiliate WHO-TV. The victims have been identified as Melissa […]

AUTHORITIES in Iowa released new information about the deadly tornado that killed six people Saturday.

Governor Kim Reynolds and Madison County Emergency Management coordinator Diogenes Ayala gave an update on the damage in Madison County along with the identities of those killed, according to local NBC affiliate WHO-TV.

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Six people have died following a tornado in Iowa[/caption]

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Clean up efforts are underway after a tornado tore through Winterset, Iowa[/caption]

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The remains of a home are scattered among debris after a tornado tore threw an Iowa town[/caption]

The victims have been identified as Melissa Bazley, 63; Rodney Clark, 64; Cecilia Lloyd, 72; Michael Bolger, 37; Kenley Bolger, 5; and Owen Bolger, 2.

Six others were injured.

Ayala classified the storm as an EF3 tornado with winds of 136-155 miles per hour leaving a 13.7 mile path of destruction, according to WHO-TV.

“This is, I think, the worst anyone has seen in quite a long time,” Ayala said.

Officials estimated 25-30 homes have been destroyed.

There was significant damage reported south and east of Chariton and damage was also reported in Red Haw State Park.

The county conservation building at Pin Oak Marsh was destroyed.

The Iowa tornado missed the city of Winterset, with most of the damage occurring in rural areas, reports indicate.

“Let people that are living there, let them clean up, give them some space. This is pretty devastating for our community,” Ayala said. “Give people time to heal. Keep our community in your prayers tonight.”

Anyone looking to volunteer to assist with clean up in Winterset can call the Madison County Chamber of Commerce at (515) 462-1185.

If you are aware of someone who is missing or who has not been accounted for, you can call Madison County officials at (515) 462-3575 extension 8.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and other area leaders survey the tornado-ravaged areas of Winterset, Iowa[/caption]

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A tornado tore threw Winterset, Iowa leaving six dead[/caption]