Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind April 29, 2025 · Washington County, Illinois

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorm winds damaged 2 grain silos and a handful of other farm buildings.

The wider storm

During the morning of April 29th, discrete thunderstorms developed in an unstable air mass ahead of a cold front. One of these thunderstorms intensified as it crossed the Mississippi River. This thunderstorm went on to produce severe winds causing damage in Washington and Marion counties.

Began near Hoyleton (38.4900, -89.3000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1242816. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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