Iowa Derecho Is Most Devastating U.S. Storm Ever In Financial Cost

The video discusses the August Iowa derecho, a severe storm causing $7.5 billion in damages from Iowa to Indiana, surpassing most hurricanes except Hurricane Laura. It highlights the storm's impact on Cedar Rapids, causing power outages and damage to homes and businesses, and resulting in four deaths. The derecho also devastated crops and trees, with many farms unable to harvest. The storm's winds were comparable to a strong tornado, with gusts reaching 140 mph.

Which natural disaster in 2020 caused more financial damage than the Iowa derecho?

• Tropical Storm Isaias

• Hurricane Delta

• Hurricane Sally

• Hurricane Laura

What was one of the major consequences of the derecho in Cedar Rapids?

• Flooding of the city

• Complete destruction of all buildings

• Power outage for days or weeks

• Evacuation of the entire city

How many fatalities were caused by the Iowa derecho?

• Eight

• Two

• Four

• Six

What is the minimum width of a derecho?

• 30 miles

• 120 miles

• 60 miles

• 90 miles

What was the highest recorded wind speed during the Iowa derecho?

• 100 mph

• 160 mph

• 120 mph

• 140 mph