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[37], The USDA's Risk Management Agency reported that 57 of Iowa's 99 counties, with 14 million acres (56,700 km2) of crops, had been in the derecho's path. A brief tornado occurred in cropland. 10m acres of crops have been destroyed. [40] Prescient Weather CEO Jan Dutton estimated that 180–270 million US bushels (6.34–9.51 million cubic metres) had been destroyed or degraded, a small portion of the tens of billions of bushels the US produces annually. [9][62][63], In a preliminary evaluation four days after the storm, the Cedar Rapids fire department declared over a thousand residences unsafe to occupy; in addition, 300 had non-structural damage and over 200 cosmetic damage. [16], As a result of downsizing and the pandemic, local news media were hard-pressed to provide reporting under disaster conditions, limiting national news coverage of the storm. Early estimates say the derecho flattened at least one-third of Iowa's crops – about 10 million acres. [27] By August 23, Alliant announced that power had been restored to 99 percent of their affected customers. [98] On November 14, a large replanting campaign was announced that would begin in the spring of 2021. [54] An amended declaration for Individual Assistance was approved by the White House for Linn County, Iowa alone on August 20, then expanded to 10 counties on September 1 along with concurrent natural disaster declarations from the United States Department of Agriculture on September 3. "This is our version of a hurricane," he added. Trees were uprooted and snapped. Copyright 2020 KCRG. Come On!!" [48], The following day, Trump announced he had partially approved Reynolds's request, but did not approve the requested FEMA Individual Assistance Program, which Reynolds's office says "provides disaster-impacted homeowners and businesses with programs and services to maximize recovery, including assistance with housing, personal property replacement, medical expenses and legal services". [32][33] Large vehicles (such as semi-trailer trucks and recreational vehicles) as well as mobile homes were blown over, sent flying, or destroyed. Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center moves into new location, Cedar Rapids Police investigating shots-fired call on Southeast side, Waterloo Police Chief applies for police chief position in Miami, Central Iowa family carols for mother stuck at home, Family argument, shooting, kills Waterloo man on Christmas Day, Freezing temperature cause concerns for Iowa homeless. Corn was flattened in a convergent pattern and two utility poles were left leaning. We spoke last night about her request for federal assistance for the damage caused by last Monday's storm. They only had a few days to be out of their old building. The derecho storm that hit the city and surrounding counties on Aug. 10 was devastating. [60], On August 13, Vice President Mike Pence held two campaign rallies in Iowa. [29][35] The crop damage was visible in satellite imagery, which the USDA called impressive. [61], On August 14, Reynolds arrived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with more than 100 Iowa National Guard members, activated to help repair the damage. [20][3] As of October 2020,[update] it is the most costly thunderstorm in US history. [62][63] Cedar Rapids Director of Public Works Jen Winter said months of cleanup lay ahead for the city. [44] Poweshiek County, Iowa, Emergency Management confirmed the deaths of two: a Malcom woman in her 40s killed when a tree fell on her porch and a Brooklyn man in his 40s, a city employee and electrician, killed by electrocution from a downed power line he was attempting to repair. The storm moved across … [81] Buccaneer Arena, home ice of the Des Moines Buccaneers minor-league hockey team, sustained significant roof damage. [14][8][9] Adjutant General Benjamin Corell, Commander of the Iowa National Guard, compared the extent of the damage with what he personally witnessed after Hurricane Katrina. Ernst helped distribute food with local charities including Meals on Wheels. The storms are part of a derecho that was moving out of Iowa into northern Illinois, toward Chicago, and that prompted the Storm Prediction Center to … It has room for offices, more supplies, and has AC and heat...just in time for winter. It caused high winds and spawned an outbreak of weak tornadoes. Heavy damage from the derecho storm on Aug. 10 is visible on River of Life Church in an aerial photograph in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Fewer than 1,000 are without service at this time – and we are committed to getting power restored for all. [94], On August 18, Trump arrived at midday in Cedar Rapids, joining a private meeting with Iowa senators Grassley, Ernst and Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart. When approved, that will allow them to apply for grants to help support their mission. ", "Think 2020's derecho was wild? The White House approved it for Linn County on August 20. [51] Emma Hanigan, an urban forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said that the impacts on trees will be felt for decades. They only had a few days to be out of their old building. This high-end EF0 tornado caused mainly tree damage, including one tree that fell on a house. Reports described 99 miles per hour (160 kilometers per hour; 44 meters per second) winds, roofs being ripped off, and loose wood debris embedded in the sides of buildings. Some impoverished or less-affluent neighborhood residents said they felt neglected, abandoned, or given lower priority among utility and government assistance. This high-end EF1 tornado was embedded in a much larger swath of damaging winds. [113][114] The same day, Iowa state officials were questioned about why it took three days to begin aid effort. As model guidance became clearer, parts of Iowa and Illinois were put under an enhanced risk at 13:00 UTC before the region was further upgraded to a moderate risk at 16:30 UTC.[125]. “We also have met so many new people over the last 30 days that either weren’t aware that we existed, or their situation has changed due to both the storm and the pandemic,” says Siddell. [31][46][47], The Iowa Governor's office estimated on August 16 that the storm severely damaged or destroyed over 8,000 homes and caused $23.6 million in damage to public infrastructure. As the tornado touched down on the far southern side of, A 50 ft (15 m) tall church steeple was knocked down, by this short-lived, low-end EF1 tornado. The NWS said it was atypical for such a severe storm to not appear in the previous day's weather models. Two utility poles were snapped at the base and fences were blown down. [111] On August 13, Cedar Rapids Mayor Hart gave an interview where he rejected requesting National Guard assistance, uncertain of what it could do. [60], Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Linn County seat, was one of the hardest hit areas of the storm. [62][66] On August 14, a hundred engineering and support personnel of the Iowa National Guard were activated to assist the region. [98] Residential damage doubled the homeless population in the Cedar Rapids area as some landlords evicted residents from unsafe apartment complexes. [9][92], The lack of electricity, telecommunications, and ability to travel led to the delays in assistance according to both official and non-government organizations. [62][70] Many local businesses were forced to close, some indefinitely due to damage. He promised to help Iowa rebuild, but did not tour areas damaged by the storm. (Woodridge Police Department) After slamming Iowa, the storm system moved through Chicago and … [58] On September 11, it was announced FEMA added seven[VII] Iowa counties to the August 17 federal disaster declaration increasing the total counties to 23[VIII], allowing for Public Assistance Program use in those counties; a separate declaration was declared for the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa as well. 2020′s most devastating derecho struck Iowa in August, where winds up to 140 mph caused hurricane-like destruction in Cedar Rapids and nearby communities, with damage estimated at … [54][48][92] An amended declaration to include Individual Assistance worked its way through Washington, according to Reynolds. [90], Across the state of Illinois, high winds and fifteen weak tornadoes, the majority of the derecho's tornadoes (see § Confirmed tornadoes), caused variable damage to buildings, trees, and vehicles. 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