When a massive storm downed trees and left an Iowa community in tatters, a 12-year-old boy found a way to help his neighbors.

Weather anchor Al Roker is optimistic that with his upcoming surgery to remove the prostate, he's got a chance at returning to normal quickly.

One officer who was helping tidy up his community got a little more than he gambled for when he tried to move a fallen tree branch.

Using the McRig and the workers still in the area, they began serving free meals that included a cheeseburger, fries and a bottled water.

'We were hoping to have better news, but at least the family will be able to put some of a closure,' the sheriff said.

'We're fine. Everyone, we are fine,' the reporter can be heard saying after debris and glass rained down on her as she ran up the steps.

Lightning struck a tree not far from the home, sending a shock wave of debris flying past the house about head high.