Massive Tornado in Iowa Hits Wind Turbines, Towns

And that is why you have reasonable setbacks. They work, even in the worst case scenario.

Worth noting that wind turbines in Iowa have fared very well in 100+ mph straight line Derechos.
A direct hit from a large twister proved too much for at least three turbines today.

3 thoughts on “Massive Tornado in Iowa Hits Wind Turbines, Towns”


  1. Those systems exist, and I suspect are included in all or most newer turbines.
    Meanwhile, this worst case scenario shows that setbacks work.


    1. Of course those wind power haters never would mention that Iowa gets 62% of electricity from the wind.

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