Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind May 8, 2024 · Washington County, Illinois

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Power lines were knocked over in Hoyleton. The fire chief reported trees down and the entire town without power.

Numerous severe thunderstorms produced large hail and damaging winds in southwest Illinois from early afternoon into the evening on May 8th.

Began near Hoyleton (38.4400, -89.2700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1173214. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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