04-26-2024 Defiance, IA - Extreme Close Range Cone Tornado

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A cone tornado was observed close range in the town of Defiance Friday evening. Large pieces of debris was being lifted as well. A few structures took hits and a shop was destroyed.

[@ryanmcmanus63]

At least the city survived defying the odds

[@wesleypeters4112]

Were there any reports of damage in Defiance?

[@meanslady3782]

Defiance in town is ok, what is seen in the video for the most part the tornado riding up the river creek outside of the actual town.