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A man holding an umbrella stands near a fallen tree during stormy weather in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

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Powerful storms killed 2 people and left more than 1 million customers without power

11:52am August 08, 2023

by Emily Olson

A severe summer storm system swept from Alabama to New York on Monday, leaving a trail of toppled trees, damaged buildings and transportation headaches in its wake.

A tree fell across vehicles at a home in West Des Moines after a severe thunderstorm moved across Iowa on Aug. 10. It was the costliest storm system in modern U.S. history.

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Iowa Derecho This August Was Most Costly Thunderstorm Event In Modern U.S. History

2:55pm October 18, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The derecho, which raced through the Midwest and focused its attention on Iowa, led to $7.5 billion in damage. That's more expensive than some hurricanes.

Debris and cars clog the Patapsco River in Ellicott City, Md., after flooding on May 27 that killed one person and destroyed much of the town's Main Street.

More Rain, More Development Spell Disaster For Some U.S. Cities

7:36pm June 11, 2018

by Rebecca Hersher

Climate change is increasing the frequency of rainstorms in many parts of the U.S., and those storms bring more rain. Many communities don't have the drainage systems needed to handle all the water.

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You don't have to be outdoors to be hurt or injured by a nearby lightning strike, like this one in New Mexico. The pain for survivors can be lifelong.

'When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors' To Best Avoid Lightning's Pain

10:19am July 20, 2015

by Jeff Brady

Deaths in the U.S. from lightning strikes are up in 2015, compared with recent years. A convertible won't save you. Get inside at the first rumble of thunder, and stay away from plugged-in appliances.

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