(Johnston, Iowa) – The National Weather Service in central Iowa reports two additional tornadoes occurred during the storms on April 16th. One took place in/near Anita in Cass County (IA), the other in/near Carbon, in Adams County.

Anita tornado path

The twister in Anita happened between 9:58- and 10:00-a.m. Tuesday, and was rated an EF-1 on the Fujita Scale, with wind speeds estimated at 90-mph. The tornado was on the ground for a little more than six-tenths of a mile. It was estimated to be 30-yards wide.

The tornado in Carbon took place between 9:31- and 9:33-a.m., Tuesday. It was rated an EF-0, with winds estimated at 80-mph. It traveled on the ground for about 1.75-miles, and was a maximum of 30-yards wide.

In both counties, there were no injuries or deaths resulted from the storms, but there were reports of property damage. Wednesday morning, Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon said 12 homes were identified as having some minor damage, such as broken windows, siding and trim, shingles and ridge caps, as well as to garage doors. Caring Acres Nursing Home sustained some damage. Numerous trees were knocked down in the area.

Tornado near Carbon (Photo courtesy McCade Morrison)

Adams County tornado path

With the additions of Cass and Adams Counties, total number of tornadoes that occurred on or about April 16th in Iowa, amounts to 15.

Other confirmed tornadoes include those in/near:

• Rockwell City

• Manson

• Palmer

• Gilmore City

• Rolfe

• LeMars
• 2 in Sioux County (near Struble & Sioux Center)
• George (Lyon County)
• Buchanan County (near the Pine Creek Wildlife Area)
• Houghton

In some cases, the same tornado appeared in two-or three-counties. The preliminary information is still be compiled by the Weather Service.