Extensive rubble from assorted houses, accessory structures and vehicles fills the core of the Spencer tornado‘s damage swath across town. Wind forces—but especially wind-driven debris of all sorts, flying at speeds of 100–200 mph—battered these trees and stripped them of leaves, some bark, and many small branches. In the distance (actually just a couple blocks, since this was a wide angle view), and just to the right of the nearest tree, the toppled water tower can be seen.
Spencer SD (31 May 98) Looking SE
43.7266, -97.5946