EF1 Tornado — Ford, Illinois

2024-06-13 · near Garber, Ford, Illinois

3.4 mi

Path length

1300 yds

Path width

Event narrative

An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds around 110 mph began in McLean County and crossed into Ford County before lifting just northwest of Gibson City. While in the WFO Chicago CWA, the tornado produced mostly tree and power line damage in addition to damage to a few grain bins.

Wider weather episode

One lone thunderstorm on the morning of the 13th produced severe winds over portions of the Chicago metro. Additional clusters of strong to severe storms developed that afternoon and evening mainly impacting areas south of I-80 with severe winds and one tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1186814. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.