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Deja Vu for parts of Minden and Shelby County, Monday night as twisters strike again

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May 7th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Minden, Iowa) – An unconfirmed tornado reportedly passed about a mile and a half East of Minden, Monday night. According to a social media post from the Minden Fire & Rescue Department, several structures were affected, but no there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Several power poles and lines that were destroyed and will need to be replaced. MidAmerican Energy is aware and was working to restore power late Monday night.
Tornado warning were issued Monday night by the National Weather Service for parts of Mills, Pottawattamie and Shelby Counties. The last warning was allowed to expire at 10-p.m. KJAN follower Zach Ploen sent us this picture of damage near Shelby…. The extent of damage in Pottawattamie and Shelby County is expected to become clearer as daylight forms.
The power was still out early this (Tuesday) morning for customers in parts of Harrison, Shelby, Mills, Montgomery, Audubon and Pottawattamie  Counties. Large hail was reported from Council Bluffs to Indianola, as well as north of Des Moines, and from Carroll to Ames.
A tornado hit the City of Minden on April 26th, as well, killing one person and injuring three others. That tornado was rated an EF-3.

Damage near Shelby, IA 5/6/24. Photo courtesy Zach Ploen.