DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued disaster proclamations for four more counties after the state's latest round of severe weather.
Counties include Clarke, Marion, O'Brien and Pottawattamie, which are all located the southwestern part of the state.
Households with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level are eligible for grants of $5,000 for car and home repairs, temporary housing and replacing necessities like clothing or food.
To apply for the grant within 45 days of the disaster, click here.
There's also a Disaster Case Advocacy Program available to help families of any income level create recovery plans and find guidance within 180 days of a disaster proclamation. Click here for more information.
It's been a stormy spring so far, with tornadoes barreling through Iowa every week since April 16, when at least eight tornadoes touched down across the state.
April 26 and 27's outbreak dropped 19 twisters across the Hawkeye State. According to the National Weather Service Des Moines, six tornadoes were rated EF-2, while a few others hit EF-1 ranking.
The late April storms caused severe damage and at least one death, with central Iowa city Pleasant Hill losing 18 homes to the destruction.
Just days later on April 30, at least one EF-0 tornado touched down in northern Wayne County. On May 2, Gov. Kim Reynolds requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for nine Iowa counties:
- Clarke
- Crawford
- Harrison
- Mills
- Polk
- Pottawattamie
- Ringgold
- Shelby
- Union
At least five tornadoes touched down as part of the most recent May 6-7 systems, causing Reynolds' Wednesday proclamation.