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Two people were killed and 145 were injured in the event, mainly from falling trees, flying debris, and mobile homes and trailers being overturned. Most of the destructive damage occurred in Tennessee , Kentucky , West Virginia , Maryland , and southern Pennsylvania .

In West Virginia alone, there were 8,000 Insurance damage claims for homes and businesses. Over 200,000 people lost power in the derecho. Many people experienced flickering lights and Power Surge s. This derecho was the worst Severe Weather event for West Virginia since the Super Outbreak of April 3 , 1974 .


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