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Des Moines · Storm Chasing & Extreme Weather

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Des Moines · Storm Chasing & Extreme Weather

Known for Corn Belt tornadoes and derecho events. Chase opportunities include agricultural weather impacts and flood chasing with limited chase tourism.

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Known for Corn Belt tornadoes and derecho events. Chase opportunities include agricultural weather impacts and flood chasing with limited chase tourism.

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Best season: Summer
Difficulty: 4
Region: USA, Iowa

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