Fact Sheet: Severe Thunderstroms, 2011
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2011
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| Resumo |
Severe thunderstorms frequently visit Iowa year. Each year on average Iowa sees about 48 tornadoes, tens of flash flood events, hundreds of severe thunderstorms and thousands of non-severe thunderstorms. By definition, a severe thunderstorm must contain hail that is one inch in diameter or larger, straight line winds of 58 mph or stronger and/or a tornado. The National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings for severe thunderstorms. |
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| Identificador |
http://publications.iowa.gov/11596/1/thunderstormfactsheet.pdf (2011) Fact Sheet: Severe Thunderstroms, 2011. Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management |
| Idioma(s) |
en |
| Relação |
http://publications.iowa.gov/11596/ |
| Palavras-Chave | #Emergency management #Thunderstorm #Natural Disasters #Flood |
| Tipo |
Departmental Report NonPeerReviewed |
