At least five people were killed and dozens injured as powerful tornadoes hit Iowa, particularly devastating the small city of Greenfield, officials said Wednesday.

The tornadoes destroyed homes, businesses, and trees, following a previous series of tornadoes that had already struck other parts of the state.

Nebraska also experienced severe weather, including torrential rain, high winds, and large hail.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported four deaths and 35 injuries in Greenfield, with 14 people transported to medical facilities outside Adair County.

A woman in Adams County died when her vehicle was blown off the road by a tornado.

Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for 15 counties and visited Greenfield to assess the damage, describing the scene as “tragic” and “gut-wrenching.”

The local hospital, among other structures, was damaged, and a search and rescue operation was underway to account for all residents, CBS News reported.

Greenfield suffered extensive damage, with many homes and buildings destroyed, cars smashed, and trees shredded. Residents worked together to salvage belongings from the debris.

Additionally, a wind farm near Greenfield was hit, destroying several turbines.

The severe weather also affected Omaha, Nebraska, causing power outages and flooding due to heavy rain. As storms continued, there were tornado watches for Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, and Minnesota.

The Midwest has faced days of extreme weather, including tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas, and severe hail in Colorado. Last week, deadly storms in Texas caused significant damage and power outages.

Written by B.C. Begley