Thunderstorm Wind in Christian County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind July 11, 2025 · Christian County, Illinois

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Power lines were blown down on Taylorville Road approximately one mile north of the Christian-Montgomery county line.

The wider storm

A slow-moving cold front draped across northern Illinois triggered a broken line of strong thunderstorms during the evening of July 11th. While these storms remained sub-severe, a cluster of cells well ahead of the front produced damaging wind gusts of around 60mph and minor wind damage in parts of Christian County.

Began near Vanderville (39.3700, -89.2900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1276173. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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