Thunderstorm Wind — Macoupin, Illinois

2025-07-17 · near Mt Olive, Macoupin, Illinois

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Route 66.

Wider weather episode

Convection developed in south-central Illinois during the very early hours of July 17th. Although flash flooding was the primary concern overnight, one thunderstorm was able to produce wind damage in portions of Macoupin County as it passed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1273599. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.