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Was there a derecho? See wind speed, storm damage in Iowa from overnight storms

Severe storms overnight in Iowa caused fallen trees and downed power lines. See storm damage reports from across the state.
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Storm Prediction Center classifies Monday night’s storms as a “derecho”

Severe thunderstorms torn across a large chunk of Southeastern Minnesota and Northern Iowa late Monday night into early ...

Monday night storm topples trees at YMCA Camp Wapsie, swift action keeps campers safe

Strong winds from Monday night's powerful storms left damage across portions of eastern Iowa.At YMCA Camp Wapsie in Coggon, ...

Storm damage cleanup underway in neighborhoods near Iowa fairgrounds

Des Moines Public Works is working to help neighborhoods north and west of the Iowa fairgrounds after significant storm ...
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Crews begin cleaning up damaged parks and buildings found across Sioux County, IA

Crews were out early in Sioux County, Iowa, after storms Monday night, where officials confirmed winds over 90 mph.
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Iowa Governor expands disaster proclamation after this week’s severe storms

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - Iowa’s governor expanded her disaster proclamation following this week’s severe weather by adding ...

Wind gusts of 60-80 mph cause damage, power outages in eastern Iowa early Tuesday morning

A powerful line of storms moved through the Upper Midwest producing winds as high as 100 mph Monday night into Tuesday ...

What's a derecho? Extreme heat puts Iowa at risk for hurricane-strength storms

A derecho can bring particularly violent thunderstorms to the Midwest. Here's what Iowans should know about storm risks on Monday.