Thunderstorm Wind in Stephenson County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind August 18, 2025 · Stephenson 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

A report of several small branches generally between 1 to 2 inches in diameter down in Freeport was received.

The wider storm

Hot weather resulted in daily episodes of clusters of storms with damaging winds, isolated hail, and some areas of flash flooding from August 12 through August 18th. The most widespread activity occurred August 15th, and 18th, when several lines of storms moved through the area.

Began near Freeport (42.2900, -89.6300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1275184. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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