Thunderstorm Wind — Winnebago, Illinois

2025-03-14 · near Harlem, Winnebago, Illinois

Event narrative

Sign damage and downed power poles were reported near the Blain's Farm and Fleet on Riverside Blvd in Rockford.

Wider weather episode

A strong QLCS brought widespread damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes to the area on the night of the 14th, particularly near and north of the I-80 corridor.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1238025. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.