Cold/Wind Chill — Franklin, Illinois
2025-02-15 · Franklin, Illinois
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man lost his life when he was stuck outside with temperatures as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit. The fatality occurred in a field along Cyril James Road northeast of Benton.
Wider weather episode
As temperatures dropped to around 29 degrees Fahrenheit in the pre-dawn hours of the 15th, a man lost his life due to hypothermia.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1239420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.