Iowans Are Still Without Power a Week After Powerful Derecho Storm

Downed trees and a utility pole in front of the home of Tim and Patricia Terres in Walcott, Iowa, after high winds and heavy rain passed through the area in Davenport, Iowa, on Aug. 10, 2020. Kevin E. Schmidt/Quad City Times via AP

Iowans are still trying to recover after a strong line of storms known as a derecho tore through the Midwest last week.

Winds of more than 100 mph were recorded last Monday as the line of severe storms moved through the Midwest leaving damaged homes, downed trees, and more than a million without power.