The $11B Chicago Derecho of 2020 | Chicago News

A monstrous derecho tore through the Midwest in August 2020, packing winds up to 100 mph and leaving over $11 billion in damage—the costliest thunderstorm event in U.S. history. Stretching from Nebraska to Michigan, it spawned 11 tornadoes including one in Chicago’s Rogers Park, proving how devastatingly unpredictable and powerful severe weather can be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/efed29075f3943a5