Iowa Derecho (Land Hurricane) August 2020 - Cedar Rapids and Vicinity

On August 10, 2020, the city and surrounding area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, experienced a devastating derecho. A derecho is a widespread and long-lived windstorm characterized by straight-line winds. Unlike tornadoes, which rotate, derechos move in a straight path. These storms can cover hundreds of miles and cause significant damage due to their intense winds.
The derecho brought wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour to Cedar Rapids, impacting both Benton and Linn counties in Iowa, including downtown Cedar Rapids and Marion. The storm lasted over 45 minutes, leaving a trail of destruction.
Up to 100,000 trees were damaged or destroyed-more than 65% of the city’s tree canopy. The power grid sustained unprecedented damage, leaving all Cedar Rapids customers without power immediately after the storm. Traffic signals, roadway signage, and other critical services were down. Water and wastewater treatment plants, police and fire stations, and local hospitals relied on generator power. Damage to local towers and above-ground cable lines caused widespread outages of cellular and internet service.
The derecho caused an estimated $11.5 billion in damage, making it the most costly thunderstorm in U.S. history.
This video starts with footage of the storm and goes through the damage assessment and the cleanup.
For another view of the derecho damage check out my following videos:
• Post Derecho 360° Vide...
• 360° Video Post Derech...
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[@lifeafter40_]

I loved this creative take on displaying the damage and aftermath of the storm. The music during the tree removal was so cute!

[@Hoku12]

Good taste in music 👍🏼

[@jackiejermeay6568]

So glad your safe. Thank you for documenting❤

[@donnaduhamel6004]

GreT choice in sounds xxxxxxxx

[@joannconfer1144]

Thank God you guys are ok. I never seen this much damage. It was so sad to see what a mess it made. I love the music yo put to it. 🌹💖🌹

[@donnaduhamel6004]

The last song... tears...💧🥰🤗

[@susiegrissom906]

Bless you guys. Hope all rare okay

[@allanjoyce2753]

So, did your beautiful stained glass window make it through?

[@kctravels]

My mom made it. Not a scratch!

[@StormChaserMaci.]

This storm was a BAD one. Derechos are no joke. Literally land hurricanes. I've chased 2 of them. The damage these do is insane.

[@rageagainstthemachine7434]

WEATHER MODIFICATION !!!!!!

[@angelswalking3839]

How scary