724 NOUS43 KDMX 161656 PNSDMX IAZ004>007-015>017-023>028-033>039-044>050-057>062-070>075- 081>086-092>097-170500- Public Information Statement National Weather Service Des Moines IA 1156 AM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 07/15/2024 Tornado Event... .Metro Tornado... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100-105 mph Path Length /statute/: 7.23 miles Path Width /maximum/: 300 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 07/15/2024 Start Time: 05:37 PM CDT Start Location: 1 WNW Urbandale / Polk County / IA Start Lat/Lon: 41.6447 / -93.7605 End Date: 07/15/2024 End Time: 05:47 PM CDT End Location: 2 W Des Moines / Polk County / IA End Lat/Lon: 41.5798 / -93.6591 Survey Summary: The tornado developed near the I-35 urban loop and proceeded southeast through Urbandale, Windsor Heights, and into Des Moines, crossing I-235. Extensive tree damage occurred along the path along with damage to homes and power lines. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$ Team NWS Des Moines