Garner, Iowa Tornado - June 18, 1994

Picture No. 1: Provided by Michelle Penning. In this photo you can see the tornado's condensation funnel due to its collection of dirt and debris as it approaches the Garner Country Club. The Winnebago Vectra in the foreground was evacuating at the time.

 Picture No. 2: Provided by Michelle Penning. In this photo the dirt and debris in the condensation funnel have decreased. However it is a clearer picture of the cloud contact funnel directly above the club house.

 Picture No. 3: Provided by Michelle Penning. In this photo the tornado has picked up more dirt and debris and is a good representation of the size of the tornado as it gets closer to the club house. Note the curved funnel extending from the cloud base towards the ground.

 Picture No. 4: Provided by Dianne Dethmers Paca. Fortunately the only casualty of this event was a Cadillac owned by Kenneth and Dianne Dethmers Paca. Even though this tornado was classified as only an F1 (wind speeds varying from 73 to 112 mph) you can see how powerful this storm actually was and the importance of leaving your vehicle if you are in the path of a tornado.