Thunderstorm Wind — Whiteside, Illinois

2024-05-21 · near Brook Haven, Whiteside, Illinois

65 EG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Several power poles were blown down along Star Road, east of Prophetstown, Illinois. Time estimated from radar data.

Wider weather episode

Numerous severe thunderstorms moved through the area on Tuesday, May 21. The bulk of the severe weather occurred during the late afternoon and evening time frame, with several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued over eastern Iowa into northwestern Illinois.

Straight-line winds were the main hazard with the storms and impressive wind gusts were observed. The strongest gust reported was 100 mph, which was from a personal weather station located just southeast of Atkins, IA! There were also several other locations that reported wind gusts in excess of 70 mph, and damage consistent with that.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1174665. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.