Thunderstorm Wind — Hancock, Illinois

2024-04-30 · near Niota, Hancock, Illinois

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported that portions of a roof was removed from a metal shed. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Wider weather episode

A line of showers and storm developed ahead of a cold front that moved eastward across the area during the evening hours. One of these storms became severe and produced a damaging wind gust in Hancock County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1172055. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.