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WATCH: What is the Waffle House index?

Yes, FEMA actually uses Waffle Houses to gauge the severity of hurricane damage. Find out more from Iowa’s Waffle House Index expert Zachary Oren Smith on the newest episode of Cornhole Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=16s


Yes, FEMA actually uses Waffle Houses to gauge the severity of hurricane damage.

Find out more from Iowa’s Waffle House Index expert Zachary Oren Smith on the newest episode of Cornhole Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0eS3j4RZs&t=16s


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