Man killed by falling tree in Des Moines, Iowa, during severe weather outbreak

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
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Incident type
Fall, Workplace, Amusement park

Summary

Fall Injury Des Moines Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa: A tree fell on a man in Des Moines, Iowa during a severe thunderstorm, killing him. The incident was reported by the Polk County Emergency Management Agency and is being investigated by local authorities.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Fatal

Original reporting

Man killed by falling tree in Des Moines, Iowa, during severe weather outbreak | Fox Weather

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