EF0 Tornado — Macoupin, Illinois

2024-03-14 · near Medora, Macoupin, Illinois

1.6 mi

Path length

75 yds

Path width

Event narrative

As it moved into Macoupin County it crossed Illinois Route 111, just north of the intersection with Three Trees Road. As it crossed Piasa Road, it damaged a farm outbuilding and threw debris to the south in a nearby field. Then before lifting and dissipating 2.7 miles southeast of Fidelity, it snapped off a few large tree limbs. In Macoupin County the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 1.62 miles and a max path width of 75 yards. Overall, the tornado was rated EF0 with a path length of 3.90 miles and a max path width of 75 yards. No deaths or injuries were reported.

Wider weather episode

Just after sunrise, a quasi-linear convective system (QLCS) produced five confirmed EF-0 tornadoes. Four of these occurred in rural south-central Illinois, and another tracked through Charlack, Missouri in northern St. Louis County. No reported injuries or fatalities with these tornadoes. Also, there were a few reports of damaging winds and large hail.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1168704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.