Previously reported numbers of those affected by the EF-3 tornado that came through Marshalltown Thursday have risen. The following numbers are from Kim Elder, coordinator for Marshall County Emergency Management.

Residential assessments by American Red Cross

• Destroyed – 89

• Major – 525

• Minor – 94

• Affected – 58

Businesses assessments done by Damage Assessment volunteers from Marshall county (this number will go up as businesses self report)

• Destroyed – 7

• Major – 4

• Minor – 9

• Affected – 16

Definitions

The American Red Cross has a set of definitions for each of the mentioned categories.

• “Destroyed” means the property is a total loss and repairs aren’t feasible.

• “Major” means the property sustained significan structural damages and requires extensive repairs.

• “Minor” means the property had damage that does not affect the structural integrity of the residence.

• “Affected” means there was minimal damage to the exterior and/or non-essential basements.