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Essex, Iowa

Every story about Essex, Iowa, updated as news breaks.

2 stories·Updated Apr 18

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A wedge tornado hit Essex, Iowa around 3 p.m., toppling power poles and damaging farm structures. Apr 18
Omaha’s Eppley Airfield opened tornado shelters as baseball‑sized hail and 80 mph winds hit the area. Apr 18
Tornadoes touched down near Randolph, west of Essex and near Omaha's Eppley Airfield. Apr 18
Hail up to .7 inches and wind gusts caused additional damage across the storm path. Apr 18

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Apr 18, 2025

World
Twin tornadoes strike Essex, Iowa while Omaha braces for severe storm

Apr 18·1 min read
Apr 18, 2025

Health
Tornadoes threaten Essex, Iowa and Omaha as storms sweep region

Apr 18·1 min read