Shortly after a tornado struck Greenfield, Iowa, residents quickly mobilized to clear streets and establish a medical triage center at a local lumberyard due to the hospital being damaged. Emergency personnel from across western Iowa rushed in to assist, with makeshift ambulances transporting injured individuals. The town of Greenfield, home to approximately 2,000 people, witnessed widespread destruction, including flattened areas and numerous casualties. The aftermath revealed scenes of chaos, with homes reduced to debris and personal belongings scattered across the landscape. As the community grappled with the devastation, residents reflected on the significant impact on their town. The region has been particularly hard-hit this spring, with a previous tornado outbreak in Minden compounding the challenges faced by Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds described the situation as "horrific" and emphasized the difficulty of conveying the extent of the devastation.