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Massive tornadoes reported near Sioux City area

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October 4th, 2013 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – At least two tornadoes were reported near Sioux City, causing extensive property damage.  A mile-wide tornado was spotted shortly before 7 p.m. Friday in the northwest town of Moville, in Woodbury County, along with pea-sized hail. Early witness reported indicated that the town had seen major damage.

A second tornado was spotted near Jefferson, S.D., about 10 miles northwest of Sioux City. Local firefighters reported considerable damage in the town, according the National Weather Service.