Thunderstorm Wind — Ford, Illinois

2024-07-31 · near Paxton, Ford, Illinois

Event narrative

A number of large tree limbs were blown down, the largest up to 8 inches in diameter. One tree limb fell onto a car. There were three occurrences of tree limbs blocking roads. A power line was blown down onto a road and vehicle.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms moved across parts of east central Illinois during the morning of July 31st producing isolated wind damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1189975. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.