Iowa tornado kills at least 7, including 2 children

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A seventh death was reported in Chariton in Lucas County, but officials reported few details.

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damaging buildings and knocking down trees and power lines, authorities said.

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The National Weather Service had tweeted Saturday that a "strong tornado" was likely moving very close to Chariton.

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Madison County late Saturday night. More Iowa counties could be added, Reynolds said.

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“Our hearts go out to all those affected by the deadly storms that tore through our state today,” Reynolds said.

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Madison County Emergency Management Director Diogenes Ayala said 25 to 30 homes were badly damaged by the tornado.

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Officials didn’t identify those killed but said they were not all in the same location.

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