A derecho moved through Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana and Illinois damaging the corn crop with high winds and hail and destroying farm structures.  The National Weather Service recorded gusts approaching 100 mph, rainfall of 2.5 inches and hail that flattened corn in the silking stage.

The effect of the derecho may be documented in an upcoming USDA Crop Progress Report.  Despite alternating periods of heavy rain and high temperatures, the crop condition in the Midwest was as assessed as superior in comparison with for mid-July 2023.