SIOUX CITY, Iowa. — Tornadoes were spotted in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota Friday evening, with reports of injuries and considerable property damage.
Storms packing powerful winds destroyed homes in the northeast Nebraska town of Wayne, where witnesses said a tornado appeared to be 2 miles wide, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service said witnesses also reported at least two tornadoes near Sioux City, Iowa, causing some damage in Jefferson, S.D., and Moville, Iowa.
At least 15 people were being treated for injuries in Wayne after a reported tornado struck the northeast Nebraska town. Mayor Ken Chamberlain said all of the residents in town were accounted for, and none of the injuries was considered life-threatening.
Witnesses reported that the tornado destroyed at least four homes and the city's softball complex. Several businesses were damaged.
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