On the evening of July 15, 2024, a derecho brought very strong winds, several tornadoes, and heavy rainfall to a good portion of the Midwest. Thunderstorms initiated over central Iowa during the late afternoon hours then quickly spread east-southeast through southern Wisconsin, the northern half of Illinois, southern Michigan, and the northern/centralIndiana.Significant tree damage,some structural damage, and a few tornadoesresulted from the event with observed wind speeds of 105 mph near Speer, Illinois (Stark/Marshall County line). Back building of storms during the overnight hours brought very heavy rainfall and flash flooding near and south of a Galesburg to Sullivan line. The heaviest rain fell over Fulton and Mason counties where 4-7"+ were reported.The last time a derecho impacted central parts of Illinoiswas back on June 29, 2023.
Derecho definition: (pronounced deh-REY-cho) a widespread, long-lived wind storm associated with a band of rapidly moving showers and thunderstorms. A storm is classified as a derecho if wind damage swatch extends more than 240 miles, and has wind gusts of at least 58 mph or greater, most of the length of the storm's path.
Radar loop of the derecho as it moved through the Midwest July 15-16.
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Tornadoes:
Tornado - East Peoria/Morton
Tazewell County
| Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Time (Local) | 8:36 - 8:54 pm CDT |
| EF Rating | EF-1 |
| Est. Peak Winds | 95 mph |
| Path Length | 12.39 miles |
| Max Width | 100 yards |
| Injuries/Deaths | 0 / 0 |
Summary: The tornado began in East Peoria near Bloomington Road and Pleasant Hill Road. It continued along Interstate 74 toward the north side of Morton where it damaged an industrial complex. The storm then continue toward the east side of Morton near the high school, snapping several hardwood trees along the way. Tornado damage was then documented in rural Tazewell county, mainly north of Mackinaw near Dee Mack Road and toward the American Legion post where siding was ripped off the east side of the building. The tornado appear to lift shortly after that point. | |
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Tornado - Monica-Princeville
Peoria County
| Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Time (Local) | 8:15 - 8:19 pm CDT |
| EF Rating | EF-0 |
| Est. Peak Winds | 80 mph |
| Path Length | 4.25 miles |
| Max Width | 80 yards |
| Injuries/Deaths | 0/0 |
Summary: The tornado touched down in Monica, damaging a couple of roofs and trees in that area. Then it progressed south of Princeville, damaging several large trees before dissipating along W Drive south of Princeville. | |
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Tornado - Alta
Peoria County
| Date | 7/15/2024 |
| Time (Local) | 8:22 - 8:25 pm CDT |
| EF Rating | EF-0 |
| Est. Peak Winds | 85 mph |
| Path Length | 2.59 miles |
| Max Width | 100 yards |
| Injuries/Deaths | 0/0 |
Summary: The tornado touched down along W Club Road near the intersection with Route 91. The tornado damaged several trees in that neighborhood. It then progressed east and damaged home and trees in the Trail View Estates neighborhood. Additional tree damage occurred along W Alta Lane before the tornado dissipated as it reached Alta. | |
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
| EF0 Weak 65-85 mph | EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph | EF2 Significant 111-135 mph | EF3 Severe 136-165 mph | EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph | EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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Preliminary Local Storm Report...SummaryNational Weather Service Lincoln IL1042 AM CDT Thu Jul 18 2024..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON.....DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE.... ..REMARKS..0815 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Elmwood 40.78N 89.96W07/15/2024 M71 MPH Peoria IL Public0822 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Canton 40.56N 90.04W07/15/2024 M65 MPH Fulton IL Mesonet Estimated 65 mph wind gust with 4-6 inch tree limbs blown down and power outages.0822 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Trivoli 40.69N 89.89W07/15/2024 M58 MPH Peoria IL Fire Dept/Rescue0825 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Camp Grove 41.03N 89.63W07/15/2024 M105 MPH Marshall IL Public Measured wind gust 105 mph. Half of corn crib destroyed.0830 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Lewistown 40.40N 90.16W07/15/2024 M70 MPH Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Wind gusting 60 to 70 mph from Lewistown ESDA.0830 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Bellevue 40.69N 89.72W07/15/2024 E60 MPH Peoria IL Emergency Mngr Estimated wind gust 60 mph.0831 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Lewistown 40.40N 90.16W07/15/2024 E60 MPH Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Lewistown emergency manager estimated 60 mph wind gust.0832 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Lacon 41.02N 89.41W07/15/2024 E85 MPH Marshall IL NWS Storm Survey An NWS storm survey determined the damage in Lacon was caused by straight-line wind gusts of 75 to 85 mph.0837 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N Pekin 40.58N 89.64W07/15/2024 E65 MPH Tazewell IL Trained Spotter Estimated wind gust 60 to 65 mph in north Pekin.0840 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Henry 41.11N 89.35W07/15/2024 M80 MPH Marshall IL Public Weather station at the Henry marina measured an 80 mph wind gust.0840 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 N Washburn 40.95N 89.29W07/15/2024 E65 MPH Marshall IL Trained Spotter Power flashes from high winds.0841 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N South Pekin 40.51N 89.66W07/15/2024 M78 MPH Tazewell IL Trained Spotter0845 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Henry 41.11N 89.36W07/15/2024 E70 MPH Marshall IL Trained Spotter0846 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 S Morton 40.58N 89.46W07/15/2024 M61 MPH Tazewell IL Emergency Mngr Measured 61 mph wind gust.0850 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Varna 41.03N 89.23W07/15/2024 M60 MPH Marshall IL Public0850 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Toluca 41.00N 89.07W07/15/2024 M65 MPH Marshall IL Mesonet Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 E Toluca. Mesonet station DVI03891 Toluca.0852 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Minonk 40.90N 89.03W07/15/2024 E75 MPH Woodford IL Trained Spotter Estimated wind gust 75 mph.0852 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Minonk 40.90N 89.04W07/15/2024 E95 MPH Woodford IL NWS Storm Survey Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Minonk. An NWS storm survey in Minonk determined the storm damage to be caused by straight-line winds of 85 to 95 mph.0906 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Mclean 40.32N 89.17W07/15/2024 McLean IL NWS Storm Survey Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Mclean. NWS storm survey showed extensive damage to trees and a garage was consistent with straight line winds of 80 to 95 mph.
0908 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 N Shirley 40.46N 89.07W07/15/2024 McLean IL Public Large tree top sheared off.
0918 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Bloomington 40.48N 88.99W07/15/2024 M72 MPH McLean IL AWOS Central IL airport in Bloominton measured wind gust of 72 mph out of the WNW.0925 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Le Roy 40.35N 88.76W07/15/2024 M62 MPH McLean IL Public0927 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Capital Airport 39.84N 89.68W07/15/2024 M51 MPH Sangamon IL ASOS Springfield Capital Airport had north wind gust 51 mph.0954 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Decatur Airport 39.83N 88.86W07/15/2024 M52 MPH Macon IL ASOS Decatur Airport measured 52 mph NNW wind gust.1004 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Willard Airport 40.04N 88.28W07/15/2024 M62 MPH Champaign IL ASOS Peak wind gust 62 mph from the Northwest at Champaign Airport.1008 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 S Bement 40.11N 88.96W07/15/2024 E60 MPH De Witt IL Public0755 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSE Galesburg 40.94N 90.37W07/15/2024 Knox IL County Official Extensive tree and power line damage across the southern half of Galesburg. Time estimated from radar.0758 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NNW Dahinda 40.96N 90.14W07/15/2024 Knox IL Local Official Corn Belt Energy reported extensive tree and power line damage in the Oak Run area. Time estimated from radar.0805 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 N Galesburg 40.97N 90.37W07/15/2024 Knox IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0813 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Wyoming 41.06N 89.77W07/15/2024 Stark IL Public Delayed report. Trees and power poles blown down.0815 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Elmwood 40.78N 89.97W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Small outbuilding destroyed. Social media report.0822 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 N Canton 40.58N 90.03W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.0825 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 SSE Dunlap 40.82N 89.66W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Significant damage to siding on house on Crimson Road in Dunlap. Weather station measured wind gust 111 mph.0827 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S Canton 40.54N 90.04W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.0828 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 N Lewistown 40.41N 90.15W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.0830 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Table Grove 40.37N 90.42W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Tree and power line down across US-136.0830 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Bartonville 40.65N 89.65W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public large tree approx 16 inch diameter fell on a house. Time estimated from radar.0831 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Bryant 40.47N 90.09W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public0832 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lacon 41.02N 89.41W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Public Delayed report. Tree blown onto house.0833 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Chillicothe 40.92N 89.47W07/15/2024 Woodford IL 911 Call Center Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 E Chillicothe. Trees blown down and blocking route 26 near Woodford and Marshall county line.0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NW West Peoria 40.71N 89.65W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Tree blocking Southport Road near fire station. Social media report. Time estimated.0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WNW Havana 40.31N 90.09W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Large tree down across Spoon River overflow bridge. Time estimated from radar.0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NE Hopewell 40.99N 89.45W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Mesonet Delayed report. Five trees blown down in Hopewell including one onto a house. SWOP report.0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Hopewell 40.98N 89.46W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Public Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped; Roof blown off. Time estimated from radar.0835 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW West Peoria 40.73N 89.65W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off. Time estimated by radar.0836 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Havana 40.30N 90.06W07/15/2024 Mason IL Trained Spotter Several large tree branches were blown down in Riverfront Park.0836 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E East Peoria 40.67N 89.57W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Delayed report. Large oak tree blown down onto Fairview Avenue blocking the road.0837 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Peoria 40.72N 89.59W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Trained Spotter Tree blown down on Jefferson street.0837 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Peoria 40.72N 89.59W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Trained Spotter Tree blown down on Jefferson street.0838 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SW Groveland 40.58N 89.55W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Emergency Mngr 8 inch tree limbs blowns donw on a house between Pekin and Groveland at 4200 Block Sheridan.0838 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NW Peoria 40.75N 89.63W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0839 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lacon 41.02N 89.41W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Mesonet Numerous large tree branches were blown down.0839 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Henry 41.11N 89.36W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Mesonet Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a garage.0839 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Hopewell 40.98N 89.46W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Mesonet Several trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a house.0839 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Henry 41.11N 89.36W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Trained Spotter 5 inch trees snapped off along IL 18 east of the IL river. Downed power lines with trees blown down. Minor flooding.0840 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S Peoria Heights 40.72N 89.57W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Around 50 large trees including oak trees blown down at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.0840 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Peoria Heights 40.74N 89.57W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Amateur Radio Four to 6 inch tree limbs blown down with power hits on north Grand Blvd.0843 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Morton 40.61N 89.46W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Several trees blown down near high school and from Jackson street north to Tennessee street.0844 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lacon 41.03N 89.41W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Public0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Washburn 40.92N 89.30W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Trained Spotter Several trees were blown down and a power pole was snapped in half near Low Point-Washburn Elementary.0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Washington 40.70N 89.41W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Mesonet Large tree branches were blown down near South Market Street and Logan Street.0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Toluca 40.98N 89.13W07/15/2024 Marshall IL Public Tree limbs down and fence destroyed. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Washington 40.70N 89.41W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Delayed report. 6 to 7 inch diameter tree limbs broken.0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Havana 40.30N 90.06W07/15/2024 Mason IL Trained Spotter Some shingles and siding blown off neigbhors house. Funnel cloud sighted.0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NE Creve Coeur 40.65N 89.59W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Time estimated from radar.0846 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Morton 40.61N 89.46W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Multiple very large trees blown down on Jackson street from high school to McClallen Park.0848 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 S Green Valley 40.38N 89.64W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Delayed report. Large tree branch down onto power lines.0850 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 N Hopedale 40.47N 89.42W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Tree damage on Kentuckian Road from high wind gusts.0850 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SE Morton 40.59N 89.43W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Trained Spotter Debris falling form sky at Wash Blacktop and Robinson.0850 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 N Topeka 40.36N 89.93W07/15/2024 Mason IL Emergency Mngr Trees blown down blocking traffic between Goofy Ridge and Bishop.0855 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 N Panola 40.84N 89.02W07/15/2024 Woodford IL Trained Spotter Mulitple highway signs blown down along I-39. Numerous trees damaged from high winds.0856 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S Morton 40.60N 89.46W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken. Estimated time by radar.0859 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Hartsburg 40.25N 89.44W07/15/2024 Logan IL Emergency Mngr 18 inch tree limbs blown down at 307 West Pine street.0902 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 N Cuba 40.51N 90.20W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0911 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Cuba 40.50N 90.20W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Cuba. Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0912 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Bloomington 40.48N 88.99W07/15/2024 McLean IL Trained Spotter Large tree limbs blown down on Morris Street half mile north of Miller Park.0913 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 N Canton 40.58N 90.03W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0917 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S Creve Coeur 40.63N 89.60W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.0920 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Bloomington 40.47N 88.97W07/15/2024 McLean IL Public0933 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW Peoria 40.74N 89.61W07/15/2024 Peoria IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0938 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 5 E Waynesville 40.24N 89.03W07/15/2024 De Witt IL Emergency Mngr Powerlines down east of Waynesville along Jim Town road.0940 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Mclean 40.32N 89.17W07/15/2024 McLean IL Emergency Mngr Damage to outbuilding/garage at 107 N West Street with boards and rocks blown down street.0940 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Cornland 39.94N 89.40W07/15/2024 Logan IL Emergency Mngr Tree down blocking Rt. 54. Time estimated.0945 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Riverton 39.85N 89.54W07/15/2024 Sangamon IL Public Large tree branches blown down near a house. Photo on social media.0945 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Washington 40.70N 89.41W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0950 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SSW Mahomet 40.18N 88.41W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Two large trees down on Riverbend Blvd. Delayed report from 7/15.0958 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Lake of the Woods 40.20N 88.37W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Tree branches blown down.0959 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Bement 39.92N 88.57W07/15/2024 Piatt IL Public Delayed report. Several tree limbs blown down.0959 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 SW Forsyth 39.89N 88.98W07/15/2024 Macon IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.1004 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Champaign 40.12N 88.26W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Mesonet A large tree was blown onto a garage on West Church Street in Champaign.1004 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Champaign 40.11N 88.26W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Large tree limbs down at Hemlock and Crescent Drive. Limbs down on Harrington Dr. Power Outage on Mattis Ave and Sangamon Dr. Photos on Social Media.1005 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Frederick 40.09N 90.41W07/15/2024 Schuyler IL Emergency Mngr Tree branches up to 8 inch diameter blown down from near Frederick to Sheldon`s Grove area and along IL Route 100.1006 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SE Mount Zion 39.77N 88.86W07/15/2024 Macon IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.1012 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NE Urbana 40.13N 88.18W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Delayed report. Tree limb down blocking Brownfield Road.1012 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SW Champaign 40.09N 88.28W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.1013 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SSW Champaign 40.09N 88.28W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Trained Spotter Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSW Champaign. Delayed report of a 13 inch tree branch down on the corner of Crescent and Hemlock in Champaign.1013 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Urbana 40.11N 88.21W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Broadcast Media Delayed report. Considerable tree damage, including an estimated 12 to 24 inch diameter tree limb down onto a house producing structural damage.1015 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Tuscola 39.80N 88.28W07/15/2024 Douglas IL Public Large tree branch down. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.1015 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Urbana 40.11N 88.21W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Trained Spotter Numerous large trees and tree branches were blown down, including some on cars and roofs.1015 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NW Savoy 40.09N 88.27W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 NW Savoy. Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.1020 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Arthur 39.72N 88.47W07/15/2024 Douglas IL Public Large tree branches down. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.1022 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 N Savoy 40.08N 88.25W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Report from mPING: 1-inch tree limbs broken; Shingles blown off.1025 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SSE Arcola 39.65N 88.30W07/15/2024 Douglas IL Public Corn flattened along Douglas-Coles county line. Social media report. Time estimated.1025 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Broadlands 39.91N 88.00W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public Tree branches broken. Part of fence blown down from high winds.1030 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Mattoon 39.48N 88.38W07/15/2024 Coles IL Mesonet Several large tree branches were blown down.1035 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Indianola 39.93N 87.74W07/15/2024 Vermilion IL Public Several tree branches down. Social media report. Time estimated from radar.1042 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Danville 40.14N 87.63W07/15/2024 Vermilion IL Emergency Mngr Numerous reports of power lines and trees down in Vermilion county.1045 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 E Danville 40.13N 87.58W07/15/2024 Vermilion IL Public Report from mPING: 3-inch tree limbs broken; Power poles broken.0339 AM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NW Chatham 39.69N 89.72W07/16/2024 Sangamon IL Public Several tree branches were blown down, including one that fell onto a house.0815 PM Tornado Monica 40.92N 89.83W07/15/2024 Peoria IL NWS Storm Survey EF0, max wind speed 80 mph, length 4.26 miles, width 80 yards. A couple of roofs and trees were damaged in Monica before the tornado tracked east-southeast. It damaged several large trees along the path before dissipating along West Lake Shore Drive south of Princeville.0822 PM Tornado 3 S Dunlap 40.83N 89.68W07/15/2024 Peoria IL NWS Storm Survey EF0, max wind speed 85 mph, path length 2.6 miles, max width 100 yards. Touched down along W. Gun Club Rd. near the intersection with Route 91, damaging several trees. It progressed southeast and damaged homes and trees in the Trail View Estates neighborhood, before dissipating as it reached Alta.0836 PM Tornado 3 ESE East Peoria 40.65N 89.53W07/15/2024 Tazewell IL NWS Storm Survey NWS Damage Survey determined a tornado developed SE of East Peoria and progressed through Morton toward Makinaw before dissipating.0850 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 3 E Toluca 41.00N 89.07W07/15/2024 M65 MPH Marshall IL Mesonet Mesonet station DVI03891 Toluca.0855 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNE Eureka 40.73N 89.27W07/15/2024 M42 MPH Woodford IL Mesonet Mesonet station CW1740 Eureka.0949 PM Non-Tstm Wnd Gst 1 ENE Bloomington 40.48N 88.98W07/15/2024 M60 MPH McLean IL Mesonet Mesonet station CW3379 Bloomington.1038 PM Hail 2 N Canton 40.58N 90.03W07/15/2024 E0.75 Inch Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).1002 PM Funnel Cloud 1 W Urbana 40.11N 88.22W07/15/2024 Champaign IL Public1035 PM Flood Lewistown 40.40N 90.16W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Public Report from mPING: River/Creek overflowing; Cropland/Yard/Basem*nt Flooding.1035 PM Flash Flood Canton 40.56N 90.04W07/15/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Emergency manager reported flash flooding over much of Fulton county with several ditches and roads water logged.1215 AM Flash Flood 3 S Cuba 40.46N 90.19W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Water flowing over route 97 between Cuba and Fiatt.1225 AM Flash Flood 2 SW Cuba 40.48N 90.22W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Roadway damage along IL-95 due to flash flooding.0145 AM Flash Flood 2 SW Lewistown 40.38N 90.17W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr US-24 south of Lewistown closed due to flash flooding.0830 AM Flash Flood 3 SSE Dunfermline 40.46N 90.01W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Old Weaver Rd. closed near Buckheart Creek due to flash flooding.0900 AM Flash Flood 1 NW Marietta 40.52N 90.41W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Public Road washed out near Marietta. Social media report. Time estimated.0900 AM Flash Flood 3 S Bryant 40.43N 90.09W07/16/2024 Fulton IL Emergency Mngr Bethel Rd. washed out near Rattlesnake Branch. Time estimated.&&$$
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| Wind Damage in Peoria, IL (NWS Survey) | Tornado damage in Morton, IL with wind speeds estimated at 85 mph (NWS Survey) | Damage to a house west of Alta, IL (NWS Survey) | Hardwood trees snapped near Danvers, IL from wind damage (NWS Survey) |
Radar
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| KILX Base Reflectivity Jul 15 at 8:12 pm CDT showing the derecho surging east-southeast. The line of storms was moving at a speed of 50-60 mph. | KILX Base Reflectivity (left) & Base Velocity (right) Jul 15 at 8:17 pm CDT showing samples of wind speeds 3-5k ft above ground level of ~90kts/100+ mph (dark blues to purples). | KILX Base Reflectivity (left) & Storm Relative Motion (right) Jul 15 at 8:48 pm CDT showing a reflectivity nub and cyclonic rotation associated with a tornado just east of Morton, IL. | KILX Base Reflectivity with Flash Flood Warnings overlayed Jul 15 at 11:19 pm CDT. Later in the event, the storms started training which resulted in repeated rounds of heavy rainfall from north of Macomb, IL to north of Lincoln, IL. |
Rain Reports
Public Information StatementNational Weather Service Lincoln IL1155 AM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024...JULY 15-16, 2023 RAIN REPORTS...Location Amount Time/Date Lat/Lon...Illinois......Christian County...1 SSW Pana 2.27 in 0600 AM 07/16 39.37N/89.09W...Effingham County...1 NE Watson 2.64 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.03N/88.56W2 NNW Dieterich 2.30 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.09N/88.39W1 SSE Effingham 2.22 in 0700 AM 07/16 39.11N/88.53W...Fulton County...2 SSE Fiatt 7.80 in 0700 AM 07/16 40.53N/90.15WCuba 7.50 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.49N/90.19WLewistown 6.86 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.40N/90.16WLewistown 6.86 in 0220 AM 07/16 40.40N/90.16WBryant 6.69 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.47N/90.09W1 SSW Canton 5.34 in 0700 AM 07/16 40.54N/90.04WAvon 4.38 in 0700 AM 07/16 40.66N/90.44W...Jasper County...Yale 2.09 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.12N/88.03W...Logan County...New Holland 2.82 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.18N/89.58WMount Pulaski 2.36 in 0450 AM 07/16 40.01N/89.28WMount Pulaski 2.36 in 0600 AM 07/16 40.01N/89.28W...Macon County...2 E Decatur 5.50 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.84N/88.91WLong Creek 3.50 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.80N/88.85W2 W Decatur 3.45 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.84N/88.99W2 NW Harristown 3.37 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.86N/89.11W2 SE Latham 2.90 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.95N/89.14W...Mason County...3 E Havana 6.06 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.30N/90.00W...Menard County...1 E Oakford 4.00 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.10N/89.95W1 N Petersburg 3.06 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.03N/89.85W3 N Salisbury 2.36 in 0600 AM 07/16 39.93N/89.80W...Moultrie County...Sullivan 3.70 in 0700 AM 07/16 39.60N/88.61W...Peoria County...2 NE Alta 2.75 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.84N/89.61W...Sangamon County...Grandview 4.00 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.82N/89.62W2 W Riverton 2.98 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.85N/89.58W1 WSW Sherman 2.50 in 0600 AM 07/16 39.89N/89.62WWilliamsville 2.40 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.95N/89.55W4 SSE Southern View 2.04 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.71N/89.61WPawnee 2.00 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.59N/89.58W...Shelby County...3 S Moweaqua 2.64 in 0600 AM 07/16 39.59N/89.02W1 ENE Shelbyville 2.30 in 0800 AM 07/16 39.41N/88.80W1 N Windsor 2.17 in 0600 AM 07/16 39.45N/88.60W...Tazewell County...3 S Kingston Mines 2.60 in 0800 AM 07/16 40.51N/89.78WObservations are collected from a variety of sources with varyingequipment and exposures. We thank all volunteer weather observersfor their dedication. Not all data listed are considered official.$$
Additional Information
The Forecast
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| SPC Day 1 Categorical Outlook (Jul 15, 13Z/7am) | SPC Day 1 Categorical Outlook (Jul 15, 20Z/3 pm) | SPC Day 1 Categorical Outlook with Preliminary Storm Reports | KILX Jul 15 21Z/4 pm CDT Special Sounding |
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