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Derecho sweeps through northern Iowa, marking the state's fourth in less than two years
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWeather officials confirmed a derecho struck Iowa on Tuesday — the fourth one in the state in less...
Today marks 2 years since devastating Aug. 10 derecho slammed Iowa
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe straight-line wind storm, which produced severe wind damage across portions of eight Midwestern...
Farm insurer joins others in pulling back from Iowa after increased storms
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoA farm insurance company is dropping some Iowa customers, adding to the list of businesses cutting...
It's been 10 years since a destructive derecho tore through the DC area
AccuWeather via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJune 29, 2012, is a difficult day for those in and around Washington, D.C., to forget. On that day,...
Derecho barrels through northern Plains, Midwest injuring at least 4
AccuWeather via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA line of powerful thunderstorms, dubbed a derecho by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC), barreled...
Today in Iowa history: Deadly 1984 storm spun off record number of tornadoes
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoToday in 1984, at least 21 tornadoes touched down in Iowa — marking a record number of tornadoes in...
What is a derecho? These 'inland hurricanes' can cause tremendous damage
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSometimes referred to as an inland hurricane, derechos are among weather's most destructive...
Derechos are 'rare' and 'violent' storms that span hundreds of miles. Here's what to know
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoSevere weather expected to sweep across the South Wednesday had meteorologists warning about the...
Iowa scientists say more trees will be needed as climate change accelerates
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWith climate change causing more extreme weather across the state — intense rainstorms, floods,...
Yes, Indianapolis was hit by a 'derecho' Thursday. Here's what that means.
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 11 months agoA powerful wind storm known as a "derecho" howled across Central Indiana where it slammed into...