Thunderstorm Wind in Macoupin County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind July 17, 2025 · Macoupin County, Illinois

58 mph

Estimated gust (50 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree along Route 66.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Mt Olive (39.0500, -89.7500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1273599. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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