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Iowa recovering from devastating derecho

Six days after a derecho storm devastated Iowa, the state is slow to recover. More than 100,000 people still have no power and nearly half of all crops in the state have been damaged.

iowa storm - CBS News
3:58pm PDT - August 15th, 2020

Hundreds of thousands in Iowa remain without power after rare storm damaged thousands of homes

Iowans are calling for federal assistance after the storm with a wind speed of a Category 2 hurricane ravaged the area.

iowa storm - CBS News
1:44pm PDT - August 15th, 2020

Tens of thousands in Iowa still without power days after devastating wind storm

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds pushed back Friday against criticism that she has been slow to respond to a wind storm that devastated the state five days earlier.

iowa storm - NBC News
8:25pm PDT - August 14th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn eases on profit-taking as trade questions USDA acreage data - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn inched slightly lower on Friday, as traders questioned federal acreage data and assessed the extent of storm damage in the U.S. Midwest.

iowa storm - Reuters
11:43am PDT - August 14th, 2020

Why Derechos Are So Devilishly Difficult to Predict

The destructive storms, with winds over 75 miles per hour, are often compared to inland hurricanes. But unlike a hurricane, a derecho can come out of nowhere.

iowa storm - Wired
11:17am PDT - August 14th, 2020

Monday storm impacted an estimated 37.7 million acres of Midwest farmland - Reuters

A storm packing hurricane-force winds on Monday impacted 37.7 million acres of farmland across the Midwest, including 14 million in Iowa, the Iowa Soybean Association said on Friday, citing estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

iowa storm - Reuters
10:17am PDT - August 14th, 2020

Monday storm impacted an estimated 37.7 mln acres of Midwest farmland - Reuters Africa

A storm packing hurricane-force winds on Monday impacted 37.7 million acres of farmland across the Midwest, including 14 million in Iowa, the Iowa Soybean Association said on Friday, citing estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

iowa storm - Reuters
10:08am PDT - August 14th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn eases on profit-taking as trade questions USDA acreage data - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn inched slightly lower on Friday, as traders questioned federal acreage data and assessed the extent of storm damage in the U.S. Midwest.

iowa storm - Reuters
10:03am PDT - August 14th, 2020

An inland hurricane tore through Iowa. You probably didn’t hear about it. - The Washington Post

An inland hurricane tore through Iowa. You probably didn’t hear about it.  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News

iowa storm - The Washington Post
9:52am PDT - August 14th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn consolidates after rallying on U.S. storm damage - Reuters Africa

week high on strong Chinese demand (Updates with European trading, changes byline/dateline) By Gus Trompiz and Naveen Thukral PARIS/SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chicago corn ticked lower on Friday, pausing after hitting a four-week high the previou…

iowa storm - Reuters
4:33am PDT - August 14th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn set for biggest weekly gain since early July on U.S. storm damage - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn futures slid on Friday after four straight sessions of gains, but were poised for their biggest weekly rise in more than a month on concerns over storm damage in parts of the U.S. grain-belt.

iowa storm - Reuters
8:37pm PDT - August 13th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn set for 5% weekly gain as storm damage offsets crop outlook - Reuters India

U.S. corn futures on Friday retreated from a near one-month high hit in the previous session, though the grain is set to post weekly gains of more than 5% amid concerns over widespread damage after a storm lashed a key U.S. growing region.

iowa storm - Reuters
6:40pm PDT - August 13th, 2020

Iowa farmers assess losses after derecho storm flattens cornfields, destroys grain bins

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said tens of millions of bushels of grain stored at farm cooperatives and privately on farms were damaged or destroyed.

iowa storm - NBC News
9:26am PDT - August 13th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn, soy gain as exports, storm damage offset big crop outlook - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn prices surged to the highest level in nearly three weeks on Thursday as worries over storm damage in the U.S. Midwest countered pressure from huge government harvest forecasts, while soybeans climbed to a 10-day high amid brisk export demand.

iowa storm - Reuters
8:51am PDT - August 13th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn hits 2-week high on short-covering, soybeans gain more ground - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn rose to its highest level in more than two weeks on Thursday with short-covering driving up prices, although expectations of an all-time high U.S. crop capped gains.

iowa storm - Reuters
8:25pm PDT - August 12th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn jumps 1% to hit over 2-week high on USDA report - Reuters Africa

U.S. corn futures jumped more than 1% on Thursday to hit an over two-week high as a widely watched U.S. government report showed production in the United States would be below market expectations.

iowa storm - Reuters
6:45pm PDT - August 12th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn jumps 1% to hit over 2-week high on USDA report - Reuters India

U.S. corn futures jumped more than 1% on Thursday to hit an over two-week high as a widely watched U.S. government report showed production in the United States would be below market expectations.

iowa storm - Reuters
6:44pm PDT - August 12th, 2020

Hundreds of thousands without power days after US Midwest storm

The storm, called a derecho, devastated the power grid, flattened corn fields and left two people dead.

iowa storm - Al Jazeera English
3:12pm PDT - August 12th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn, soybeans rise after USDA confirms massive U.S. crops - Reuters Africa

Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures rose on Wednesday as short covering and profit-taking emerged after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed expectations for massive crops.

iowa storm - Reuters
10:55am PDT - August 12th, 2020

Instant View: USDA raises U.S. corn, soybean production estimates - Reuters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its forecasts of U.S. 2020/21 corn and soybean production more than most analysts expected on Wednesday.

iowa storm - Reuters
10:40am PDT - August 12th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn subdued ahead of USDA forecasts, weighs storm damage - Reuters Africa

Chicago corn was little changed on Wednesday as traders awaited widely followed U.S. government forecasts while also trying to assess potential storm damage to Midwest crops that has raised questions over an expected bumper U.S. harvest. Soybeans were als…

iowa storm - Reuters
3:19am PDT - August 12th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn edges lower on caution ahead of USDA report release - Reuters Africa

U.S. corn futures edged lower on Wednesday as traders squared position ahead of a widely watched U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report later in the session.

iowa storm - Reuters
9:14pm PDT - August 11th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn edges lower as traders await key USDA report - Reuters India

U.S. corn futures edged lower on Wednesday, as traders squared positions ahead of a widely watched U.S. Department of Agriculture report that is expected to show ample global supplies.

iowa storm - Reuters
7:52pm PDT - August 11th, 2020

GRAINS-Corn edges lower as traders await key USDA report - Reuters Africa

U.S. corn futures edged lower on Wednesday, as traders squared positions ahead of a widely watched U.S. Department of Agriculture report that is expected to show ample global supplies.

iowa storm - Reuters
7:49pm PDT - August 11th, 2020

UPDATE 1-Monday storm impacts some 10 mln acres of Iowa farmland - Reuters Africa

Monday's Derecho storm potentially impacted some 10 million acres (4 million hectares) of Iowa farmland and millions of bushels of grain storage in the top U.S. corn growing state, Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig said on Tuesday.

iowa storm - Reuters
2:23pm PDT - August 11th, 2020

RT @WXMegs: 7:49 AM Radar: We have a new severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeast Iowa. This storm just east of Melcher Dallas is…

WHO 13 Weather (@WHOWeather)
5:54am PDT - July 17th, 2023
7:49 AM Radar: We have a new severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeast Iowa. This storm just east of Melcher Dallas is moving fast to the east at 50 MPH. It is capable of producing quarter size hail. It could impact Eddyville. https://t.co/SPCcwTv3mp

7:49 AM Radar: We have a new severe thunderstorm warning for parts of southeast Iowa. This storm just east of Melcher Dallas is moving fast to the east at 50 MPH. It is capable of producing quarter size hail. It could impact Eddyville. https://t.co/SPCcwTv3mp

Megan Salois (@WXMegs)
5:51am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

StormyCareers (@StormyCareers)
5:14am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @WXMegs: 7 AM Radar - A Severe Thunderstorm is moving through parts of southeast Iowa. It is capable of producing quarter size hail. Edd…

WHO 13 Weather (@WHOWeather)
5:06am PDT - July 17th, 2023
7 AM Radar - A Severe Thunderstorm is moving through parts of southeast Iowa. It is capable of producing quarter size hail. Eddyville and Ottumwa could be impacted by this storm. https://t.co/uvWU2oRUcX

7 AM Radar - A Severe Thunderstorm is moving through parts of southeast Iowa. It is capable of producing quarter size hail. Eddyville and Ottumwa could be impacted by this storm. https://t.co/uvWU2oRUcX

Megan Salois (@WXMegs)
5:02am PDT - July 17th, 2023
Radar 5:54 AM - A new warning is now in place downstream of the severe storm in western Iowa... it's headed towards Creston. Large hail and 60 mph winds possible. https://t.co/GVNk8HIZT5

Radar 5:54 AM - A new warning is now in place downstream of the severe storm in western Iowa... it's headed towards Creston. Large hail and 60 mph winds possible. https://t.co/GVNk8HIZT5

Megan Salois (@WXMegs)
3:56am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

(lattesdotter.blsky.social) Strong Coffee☕️ (@CynthiaMN5)
3:34am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

Buy the Dipshit (@LargeFailson)
2:30am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

Vanessa Smith (@normal_ness)
12:44am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

#StormHour (@StormHour)
12:33am PDT - July 17th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

TK Moniker (@TKMoniker)
5:58pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

SweetieSquad69 (@SquadSweetie69)
5:38pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

ばりん♪ (@barin_moon)
5:31pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

MiaGypsy (@beeleevitonly)
5:25pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

NATIONAL CHAMPS (@georgiafan31)
5:25pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

Elizabeth Christensen (@echristensen113)
5:21pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @cvsherman: An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind t…

James Spann (@spann)
5:21pm PDT - July 16th, 2023
An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind the cloud provided fantastic illumination. @stormhour @spann #iawx https://t.co/rg1DLfCKEn

An amazing storm cloud over and Iowa farm (seen in the center) a couple of nights ago. The lightning from above and behind the cloud provided fantastic illumination. @stormhour @spann #iawx https://t.co/rg1DLfCKEn

Christopher V. Sherman (@cvsherman)
5:08pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Wave at them as I watch from inside. A sky green like that, it's going to drop a lot of hail. Probably check Accuweather to see where the smite--er, storm line is headed. What? This is Iowa. We get weird weather all the time. https://t.co/TAXrs4DTcl

Natasha Ranken (@Metalkatt)
4:43pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

RT @grobewankenobi: @RossGrooters They’re saying it will be bad until Tuesday. https://t.co/EWAlYVeAwf

Alec for Socialist Reconstruction ☭ (@AlecJohnson4TX)
1:57pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Tomorrow I return to Des Moines, Iowa. If you want to set up a meeting, let me know soon as possible. I got two weeks to make up for being in Storm Lake, Iowa. It was nice getting away from the city for a bit. I must be back now because you know business is business! Let’s work!

KAMSA T (@Mr_Kamsa_T)
8:49am PDT - July 16th, 2023

Des Moines has a recorded air quality of a toxic level! 161.. https://t.co/ER9hxAfcuz

web3Terry_CAYC (@web3terry)
12:38am PDT - July 16th, 2023

Forecast Discussion Thread on Tuesday Night-Wednesday's morning's storm setup over South-Central Iowa... https://t.co/Y1yDZlI0Rk

Trey Fulbright KCCI (@TreyKCCI)
8:31pm PDT - July 10th, 2023
SPC MD 1494 MD 1494 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 469...471... FOR SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA...NORTHERN IOWA...AND FAR WESTERN WISCONSIN

Mesoscale Discussion 1494
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0935 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Areas affected...So… https://t.co/j1skv53eY8 https://t.co/q10WX5p0dk

SPC MD 1494 MD 1494 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 469...471... FOR SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA...NORTHERN IOWA...AND FAR WESTERN WISCONSIN Mesoscale Discussion 1494 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0935 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023 Areas affected...So… https://t.co/j1skv53eY8 https://t.co/q10WX5p0dk

Donald Blondell (@OKCStormWatcher)
7:42pm PDT - July 10th, 2023
SPC MD 1491 MD 1491 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA

Mesoscale Discussion 1491
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0618 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Areas affected...Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa
… https://t.co/9CEIa3aoQ1 https://t.co/Sd3szHuACX

SPC MD 1491 MD 1491 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1491 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0618 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023 Areas affected...Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa … https://t.co/9CEIa3aoQ1 https://t.co/Sd3szHuACX

Donald Blondell (@OKCStormWatcher)
5:07pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @NWSSevereTstorm: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Wichita Falls TX, Burkburnett TX and Iowa Park TX until 5:30 AM CDT. This destr…

Joshua Galka (@joshuagalka70)
4:59pm PDT - July 10th, 2023
SPC MD 1491 MD 1491 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA

Mesoscale Discussion 1491
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0618 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Areas affected...Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa
… https://t.co/9CEIa3aoQ1 https://t.co/0a36phS7Bp

SPC MD 1491 MD 1491 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH POSSIBLE FOR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND NORTHERN IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1491 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0618 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023 Areas affected...Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa … https://t.co/9CEIa3aoQ1 https://t.co/0a36phS7Bp

Donald Blondell (@OKCStormWatcher)
4:23pm PDT - July 10th, 2023
SPC MD 1490 MD 1490 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 469... FOR CENTRAL NEBRASKA INTO EASTERN IOWA

Mesoscale Discussion 1490
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0559 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Areas affected...Central Nebraska into eastern Iowa

Conc… https://t.co/RHyH85DNDr https://t.co/jI1fGVT6Fr

SPC MD 1490 MD 1490 CONCERNING SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 469... FOR CENTRAL NEBRASKA INTO EASTERN IOWA Mesoscale Discussion 1490 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0559 PM CDT Mon Jul 10 2023 Areas affected...Central Nebraska into eastern Iowa Conc… https://t.co/RHyH85DNDr https://t.co/jI1fGVT6Fr

Donald Blondell (@OKCStormWatcher)
4:02pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

Erma Scott (@ErmaScott3335)
12:35pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

Portions of Nebraska, SE South Dakota, NW Iowa The area is being monitored for increasing severe-storm potential this afternoon. A severe thunderstorm watch will likely be needed in the next hour or two. #iawx #newx #mnwx #sdwx https://t.co/rcjemchXqF

Irene Carmichael (@IreneCarmichae1)
12:27pm PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @siouxfallsstorm: The Sioux Falls Storm escape Iowa with the 54-47 win on Saturday night. The Storm improve to 8-6 with the win. Gree…

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center (@PREMIER_Center)
9:09am PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

Scott Elder (@ScottSforb)
9:01am PDT - July 10th, 2023
Central Iowa Shortcast for Monday July 10, 2023 #iawx Hot and Sunny, more various storm chances through week! https://t.co/Y93hprbZMo

Central Iowa Shortcast for Monday July 10, 2023 #iawx Hot and Sunny, more various storm chances through week! https://t.co/Y93hprbZMo

Megan Salois (@WXMegs)
8:31am PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @AlisaBokulich: Aurora Borealis should be visible this week: "On Wednesday, the storm will be highly visible "low on the horizon from Se…

HPS Bloomington (@BloomingtonHps)
3:57am PDT - July 10th, 2023
Active weather pattern returning to Iowa this week this is the 3-day outlook. The storm spotting truck is down but we will be out if we can be. #IAwx #severeweather #stormchaser. https://t.co/VbQUwFR3t9

Active weather pattern returning to Iowa this week this is the 3-day outlook. The storm spotting truck is down but we will be out if we can be. #IAwx #severeweather #stormchaser. https://t.co/VbQUwFR3t9

K0BJJ Storm Chasing/Spotter Jutting Amateur Radio (@k0bjj)
3:44am PDT - July 10th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

Rebecca M Noel (@ddaygirl7)
12:01am PDT - July 10th, 2023

Chris is my ex from storm lake Iowa, we fucked all night once and she gave me hickeys and said she really enjoyed herself. the next morning, she gave me a blowjob and pointed to her mouth and swallowed my cumb when i tapped her on the head to let her know.

Dusty Croghan (@dustycroghan)
10:35pm PDT - July 9th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

Tom (@insonifier)
8:13pm PDT - July 9th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

DSZ (@ZanardiDonna1)
6:12pm PDT - July 9th, 2023

RT @jackiread: @CobaltDaisy @shawrls Remember that wind storm, a derecho, that devastated parts of Iowa. He even went to Iowa, had a press…

Tina Simons (@TinaSimons14)
4:48pm PDT - July 9th, 2023