Iowa hit by multiple tornadoes causing extensive damage and injuries.

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At least nine possible tornadoes were spotted across Iowa Friday as storms with hail and heavy winds battered the eastern portion of the state. The National Weather Service based in the Quad Cities has confirmed one EF2 tornado touched down in Johnson County Friday near Hills. Preliminary NWS reports show the other possible tornadoes were spotted mostly in the southeast portion of the state. Local power companies helped restore power to the majority of buildings, and the county was able to reopen all roadways by midnight Friday. Across the county, only two minor injuries were reported, and there were no fatalities or reports of anyone trapped.
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