Source: wikibot/list-of-derecho-events
= List of derecho events
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A "derecho" is a widespread and long-lived windstorm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. Derechos can produce straight-line winds that exceed 58 mph and can cause significant damage, similar to that of tornadoes. A list of derecho events typically includes significant occurrences of derechos throughout history, often highlighting the date, location, and the impacts caused by the storm.