McAllen-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 4/19/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 34.0 miles away from the McAllen city center .
Excess iron has definitely been shown to cause gout, though it is not well known in the medical profession. It may cause other inflammatory problems, but the key word is EXCESS. Excess of anything is rarely good. Some calories = good, excess calories = obesity. Some uric acid = good, excess uric acid = gout.
Although chronic elevation of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia) is necessary for gout to develop, other factors are also important; most individuals with elevated uric acid levels do not develop gout. Either an overproduction or an under-excretion of uric acid may cause gout.