Back in 2020 I survived the Iowa Derecho. I was driving around with my family after grabbing some sandwiches. They were saying on the radio and TV that it was just a common thunderstorm. Well turns out God had a sense of fucking humor that day. All of sudden straight-line winds hit and everything not made of metal is dropping. Trees, signs, and powerlines. We managed to dodge anything heavy and park between two buildings. After about 15 to 20 mins of Wizard of Oz level of shit storm it had passed, however the chaos was far from over. When the storm hit, we were only 2 miles from home. It took us 4 hours to cover that distance. Me, My Family, and every other poor fuck who happened to be driving at the time. After finally getting home. It took another 2 hours just to leave the area. we stayed at my in-law's place for 9 days before they could restore the power. I am thankful for my family and I's safety. Too bad others were not so lucky.