Thunderstorm Wind — De Kalb, Illinois

2025-03-14 · near (dkb) Dekalb Taylor Municipal Airport, De Kalb, Illinois

Event narrative

The roof of a farm outbuilding was lifted off and displaced to the northeast. Large sections of wall also collapsed.

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 1246792. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.