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Personal Narrative: How My Town Affected Hampton Iowa

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Was it that severe? How was my town affected? This was something I was wondering after a really strong storm went through my town. It was I think two or three years ago in Hampton Iowa. It was fascinating and threatening at the same time.. It had affected Hampton in a not so positive way, but it could be worse.

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