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Wayland, Iowa, Tornado-Declaration of Disaster Update
On this VIDEO episode of Southeast Iowa Today John Bain catches up with Henry County Iowa Emergency Manager Walt Jackson and Walt shares what happened the evening of April 14, 2026, in Wayland, Iowa, when a “freak” tornado touch downed in the town and the heroism and quick action that ensued. Quick action continued the day after as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared Henry County a disaster area, followed by the City of Wayland and Henry County Board of Supervisors doing the same. The declarations help activate individual and public assistance. The dollar damage threshold is $99,000 + before…
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