4 Killed as Midwest Derecho Leaves Destruction in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana; More Than 1 Million Lost Power
At a Glance Three deaths in Iowa were blamed on the derecho that swept the Midwest.An Indiana woman was killed when her mobile home was rolled by high winds.The storms caused widespread wind damage as they pushed eastward in the Midwest.In Iowa, Illinois and Indiana, more than 1 million homes and businesses lost power. With gusts up to 112 mph, an intense derecho downed trees, smashed sheds, flattened crops and damaged homes and buildings across a long stretch of the...