August 10 Storm (Derecho)
Derecho Storm hits iowa hardest
A derecho swept across the states of South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio on Monday, August 10, 2020, leaving behind widespread and utterly devastating damage in its wake, hitting central and eastern Iowa the hardest. The National Weather Service surveyed several areas and estimated that wind speeds could have been as high as 140 mph with some of the damage inspected. There were more than 480,000 power outages reported in Iowa after the derecho.

State of Iowa Derecho Resources Website
DisasterRecovery.Iowa.gov has a plethora of information on assistance that may be available to Iowa derecho victims. It has a portal to FEMA disaster assistance applications as well as links to volunteer opportunities, organizations to donate to, and a listing of community resources including food and shelter information.
Federal Individual Assistance
Benton, Boone, Cedar, Clinton, Jasper, Linn, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story, and Tama County homeowners, renters, and businesses can apply for recovery assistance.
Call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) 6 a.m.-9 p.m. or apply online at disasterassistance.gov. Have the following available:
- Address and zip code
- Condition of damaged home
- Insurance information
- Social Security number
- Phone number where you can be contacted
- Mailing or email address
Latest State News
- Gov. Reynolds announces Nearly $1 Million in Rental Assistance for Derecho-Impacted Iowans
- Sec. Perdue grants Gov. Reynolds’ request for a Secretarial disaster designation for Iowa County
- Gov. Reynolds announces up to $3 Million in U.S. Department of Labor Disaster Recovery Funding for Derecho Recovery
- Governor Reynolds extends disaster proclamation for derecho-impacted counties
- FEMA Individual Assistance granted for Clinton County
- FEMA makes assistance available to public entities in seven additional counties and the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa
- Governor Reynolds extends disaster proclamation for derecho-impacted counties
- Sec. Perdue grants Gov. Reynolds’ request for a Secretarial disaster designation
- Gov. Reynolds announced 10 additional counties will receive FEMA individual assistance
- SBA to Open Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Assist Iowa Businesses and Residents Affected by the Severe Storms
- SBA Stands Ready to Assist Iowa Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms; Virtual Business Recovery Center Opens
- Gov. Reynolds seeks USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation for 57 counties hit by derecho
- President Trump approves FEMA Individual Assistance for Iowans in Linn County
- SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Iowa Private Nonprofit Organizations
Latest FEMA News
- Disaster Recovery Center in Davenport to Close October 16
- Registration Deadline Extended 14 Days for Iowa Survivors
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Davenport Now Open Until October 16
- Survivors in Clinton County May Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Tama County
- Public Notice – Iowa DR-4557
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Bettendorf Moving to Davenport
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Story County
- Disaster Recovery Center in Marshall County to Close October 3
- Disaster Recovery Center in Cedar Rapids to Close September 26
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Bettendorf
- How to Appeal a FEMA Decision
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Marshalltown
- More than $7 million approved for derecho survivors in Iowa
- Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Provide Survivors Help Virtually
- UPDATED–Basic FEMA Information for Iowa Homeowners and Renters
- Storm Survivors May Be Eligible for Lodging Reimbursement
- Survivors in 10 Additional Counties May Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
- FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center
- Simple Tips for Getting Help at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Fact Sheet: Basic FEMA Information for Iowa Homeowners and Renters
- What to Expect After You Register
- President Donald J. Trump Amends Iowa Declaration
- Avoid Another Disaster: Beware of Fraud
- President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa
Governor Reynolds extends disaster proclamation for derecho-impacted counties
Iowa receives disaster declaration for Aug. 10 storms
8/17–On Aug. 17 Gov. Kim Reynolds received notification that President Trump has granted her request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for 16 counties that have been severely impacted by the Aug. 10 severe storms.
The declaration makes available FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, which puts into motion long-term federal recovery programs to help public entities and select nonprofit organizations. The 16 counties eligible to apply for Public Assistance funding under this declaration are Benton, Boone, Cedar, Clinton, Dallas, Jasper, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Story and Tama.
The governor’s request for federal Individual Assistance for 27 counties is under review. Individual Assistance provides funding for disaster-impacted homeowners and businesses with programs and services to maximize recovery, including assistance with housing, personal property replacement, and medical expenses and legal services.
The governor also received notification that the Presidential Disaster Declaration includes funding to conduct hazard mitigation activities for the entire state. With this funding, Iowa will be able to minimize the impact of future disasters by taking steps to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. More Information
Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 2 additional counties
8/14–Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation now allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Cass and Guthrie counties.
Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 2 additional counties
8/13–Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation now allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Audubon and Madison counties.
Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 3 additional counties
8/12–Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation now allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Jackson, Jones, and Grundy counties.
Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 14 additional counties
8/11–Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Benton, Cedar, Clarke, Greene, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Linn, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, and Washington counties.
Governor Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for 6 counties
8/10–Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Boone, Clinton, Dallas, Johnson, Marshall, and Story counties.
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