NWS confirms weekend tornadoes in southeast Iowa

The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down over the weekend in southeast Iowa, damaging a house and destroying outbuildings.

A NWS storm survey confirmed two tornadoes that occurred around 8:20 p.m. Saturday about 3 miles south and west of Oakville. Both were rated EF-2 with peak winds of 120 mph. The two also knocked down trees and power poles.

The third twister was spotted around 7:55 p.m. Saturday about 3 miles west of Mediapolis. It was rated EF-0 with a top wind estimated at 70 mph. No damage was reported.


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