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<Prose>
## Broader Severe Weather Impacts
Not only was this derecho damaging in itself, but it was accompanied by a series of secondary severe weather events, including tornadoes and hail. South Dakota experienced 14 tornadoes, with an EF2 near Gary causing significant structural damage. Hailstones as large as golf balls battered vehicles and homes, while flash flooding overwhelmed drainage systems in urban areas. Information from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) details the secondary events by state, underscoring the derecho’s role in compounding weather disasters. For residents and emergency responders, these additional challenges strained resources and delayed recovery efforts.

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</Prose>
</Block>







<ScrollytellingBlock>
<Chapter
center={[-97.2603, 42.6222]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
## Nebraska

By 2:50 pm on Thursday May 12th, 2022, The derecho initiated in southern Nebraska where severe thunderstorms rapidly developed and organized into a fast-moving line of storms. As the system moved northeast, it intensified dramatically, producing widespread straight-line winds between 60 and 80 mph, with localized gusts reaching up to 100 mph near Hartington.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo1.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Hastings photo of cell tower damage.'
/>
<Caption>
The 300 ft 911 cell tower that was blown over by 115 mph derecho winds in Hartington, Nebraska. Courtesy of [NWS Hastings](https://services.dat.noaa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/nws_damageassessmenttoolkit/DamageViewer/FeatureServer/0/3082171/attachments/1890882).
</Caption>
</Figure>

<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo2.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Hastings photo of cell tower foundational damage.'
/>
<Caption>
Exposed wires and bent metal from where the 911 tower was separated from its foundation, highlighting the extreme wind gusts experienced. Courtesy of [NWS Hastings](https://services.dat.noaa.gov/arcgis/rest/services/nws_damageassessmenttoolkit/DamageViewer/FeatureServer/0/3082171/attachments/1890879).

</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-97.2603, 42.6222]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
Not only did the extreme winds cause extensive damage to infrastructure, the storm carried immense amounts of dust, forming an intense dust storm called a haboob. This was specifically bad, due to the drought experienced in the region that caused top soils to easily blow off farm fields. This caused reduced visibility to near zero in many rural areas, creating both a travel hazard for many motorists caught on the roadways while destroying the farmland in the central and eastern parts of the state.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo3.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Kyle Coners photo of the derecho's intense dust storm'
/>
<Caption>
The leading edge of the dust storm, called a haboob, as it entered southeastern South Dakota and northwestern Iowa from northeastern Nebraska. courtesy of [Kyle Coners](https://www.weather.gov/abr/StormsummaryMay122022).
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-96.7123, 43.8250]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
## South Dakota

As the derecho advanced into South Dakota around 4:10 pm, it maintained its strength and continued to be destructive on the surrounding cities. Winds of 80–107 mph were recorded, causing extensive damage to neighboring cities such as Tripp and Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Farmers who rely on these silos to store harvested crops were left facing massive economic losses, as the storm compromised their ability to store grain for future distribution and sale. In some cases, entire storage facilities were rendered inoperable, forcing producers to seek emergency storage solutions or risk spoilage of their remaining harvest.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo4.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Jeff LeBrun photo of destroyed grain silos.'
/>
<Caption>
Grain silos left dented and inoperable in Dell Rapids, South Dakota as a direct result of powerful straight-line winds. Courtesy of [Jeff LeBrun](https://www.weather.gov/fsd/20220512-wind-mayderecho)
</Caption>
</Figure>

<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo5.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Brent Woods photo of destroyed grain silos.'
/>
<Caption>
More grain silos left destroyed in the wake of the derecho’s path, with surrounding debris also causing direct damage impacts to the facilities. Courtesy of [Brent Woods](https://www.weather.gov/fsd/20220512-wind-mayderecho)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-97.0287, 44.7236]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
Castlewood, South Dakota in particular experienced an EF2 tornado that destroyed homes, barns, and grain bins along with the intense straight line winds. The town experienced widespread power outages and structural collapse. The National Weather Service in Aberdeen documented extensive damage, with debris scattered across agricultural fields, posing significant challenges for farmers.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo6.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Troy Johnson photo of Castlewood Tornado.'
/>
<Caption>
An EF2 tornado, with wind speeds up to 120 mph passing through the town of Castlewood, SD. Courtesy of [Troy Johnson](https://www.weather.gov/abr/StormsummaryMay122022)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo7.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Bailey and Jayce Zubke photo of Castlewood Tornado Damage.'
/>
<Caption>
Massive snapped trees and damage to exterior of houses from the tornado in Castlewood, SD. Courtesy of [Bailey and Jayce Zubke](https://www.weather.gov/abr/StormsummaryMay122022)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo8.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Kendall Nielsen photo of Castlewood Tornado Damage.'
/>
<Caption>
Tornado damage at a local warehouse in Castlewood, South Dakota that left the building without a roof. Courtesy of [Kendall Nielsen](https://www.weather.gov/abr/StormsummaryMay122022)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-96.2967, 43.2022]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
## Iowa

Due to the large-scale of this severe storm, the derecho spanned into northwestern Iowa by 5:30 pm while it still ravaged South Dakota at the same time. Although there was only one brief tornado reported in the area with minimal damage, a similar situation like Nebraska manifested as an intense dust storm also reduced visibility across major highways and agricultural zones. Wind gusts of 70-90 mph were reported, leading to toppled power lines and substantial damage to farm structures, impacting both crops and livestock facilities.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo9.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Kyle Post photo of damaged Iowa Hog Confinement.'
/>
<Caption>
In Rock Valley, IA, winds that gusted to nearly 90 miles per hour blew the roof off of a hog confinement. Courtesy of [Kyle Post](https://www.weather.gov/fsd/20220512-wind-mayderecho)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo10.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Ryan Reiser photo of derecho dust storm in Iowa.'
/>
<Caption>
View of storm as it intensified into a haboob, a type of intense dust storm carried by the wind of a weather front. Courtesy of [Ryan Reiser](https://www.weather.gov/fsd/20220512-wind-mayderecho)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-95.9866, 44.8525]}
zoom={9}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
## Minnesota

Upon entering Minnesota at 6:10 pm, the storm moved across the state with remarkable speed, leaving a swath of damage in its wake. This brought about more extreme winds, large hail, and multiple tornadoes. The strongest wind gusts, reaching 94 mph, were recorded in Madison, Minnesota. Farmers reported significant crop losses due to wind-driven hail and excessive rainfall in some areas. According to the National Weather Service in Twin Cities, several farm buildings were destroyed, and widespread debris littered the countryside, impacting livestock and agricultural operations.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo11.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Twin Cities photo of damaged grain silos'
/>
<Caption>
Grain silos left dented and toppled over from straight-line winds in Bellingham, Minnesota. Courtesy of the [Twin Cities NWS](https://www.weather.gov/mpx/May12th2022DerechoSummary)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo12.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Chase Thompson photo of a damaged barn'
/>
<Caption>
A farm is brought down to its foundations, destroying all supplies and equipment that it stored in Cottonwood, MN. Courtesy of [Chase Thompson](https://www.weather.gov/fsd/20220512-wind-mayderecho)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-95.7822, 45.4491]}
zoom={9}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
Tornadoes associated with the system struck rural areas, damaging homes, uprooting trees, and devastating farmland. The National Weather Service confirmed at least 18 tornadoes in Minnesota during this event, marking one of the most significant single-day tornado outbreaks in the state's recent history. One notable tornado touched down near Alexandria, causing significant damage to homes and uprooting numerous trees. Another tornado near Madison led to the partial removal of roofs from buildings and extensive tree damage.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo13.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Twin Cities photo of toppled stadium light pole'
/>
<Caption>
An electrical tower that was bent at its base and toppled over due to tornadic winds in Alexandria, Minnesota. Courtesy of the [Twin Cities NWS](https://www.weather.gov/mpx/May12th2022DerechoSummary)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo14.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Twin Cities photo of tornado damaged house'
/>
<Caption>
Tornado damage left this house in Alexandria, Minnesota without its side walls and roof. Courtesy of the [Twin Cities NWS](https://www.weather.gov/mpx/May12th2022DerechoSummary)
</Caption>
</Figure>
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo15.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='NWS Twin Cities photo of second tornado damaged house'
/>
<Caption>
Tornado damage can be seen to infrastructure in residential areas in Madison, Minnesota. Courtesy of the [Twin Cities NWS](https://www.weather.gov/mpx/May12th2022DerechoSummary)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-96.6053, 46.2641]}
zoom={11}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
## North Dakota

Although North Dakota was on the northern edge of the derecho's path, the state still experienced strong wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, along with isolated reports of tornadoes and hail by 7:10 pm. The derecho's high winds caused damage to power infrastructure and buildings, with some rural areas reporting crop losses due to wind-driven erosion and extensive flooding. The Grand Forks National Weather Service recorded numerous reports of tree damage and structural impacts in the Red River Valley area.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo17.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Reba Kompaa photo of destroyed shed'
/>
<Caption>
A destroyed shed near Wahpeton, North Dakota that toppled into the roadways from powerful winds. Courtesy of [Reba Kompaa](https://www.weather.gov/fgf/May12th2022SignificantSevereDerechoEvent)
</Caption>
</Figure>

<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo18.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Reba Kompaa photo of destroyed turkey farm'
/>
<Caption>
Roofing missing on Turkey Barns located by Whapeton, North Dakota from excessive wind speeds and hail. Courtesy of [Reba Kompaa](https://www.weather.gov/fgf/May12th2022SignificantSevereDerechoEvent)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>

<Chapter
center={[-97.5333, 48.3833]}
zoom={12}
datasetId='GPM_3IMERGDF'
layerId='precipitation'
datetime='2022-05-12'
>
Farmers in affected regions faced soil erosion and flooding, creating planting delays as a result of the storm's aftermath.
<Figure>
<Image
src={new URL('./derecho-photo16.jpg', import.meta.url).href}
alt='Megan Wanek photo of flooding and snapped trees'
/>
<Caption>
Trees uprooted and slight flooding in Farmington, North Dakota as a result of tornadic winds. Courtesy of [Megan Wanek](https://www.weather.gov/fgf/May12th2022SignificantSevereDerechoEvent)
</Caption>
</Figure>
</Chapter>
</ScrollytellingBlock>

<Block>
<Prose>
## Immediate Impacts on Agriculture
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