1 dead as tornadoes rip through U.S. Midwestern state of Iowa

CHICAGO, May 22 (Xinhua) -- Multiple tornadoes ripped through western part of U.S. Midwestern state of Iowa on Tuesday afternoon, causing at least one death and major damage, local media reported.

The death occurred in Adams County, about 90 miles (144.8 km) southwest of Des Moines, capital of Iowa.

Meanwhile, a tornado went through the city of Greenfield, about 55 miles (88.5 km) southwest of Des Moines,