Thunderstorm Wind — Henry, Illinois

2008-07-21 · near Green River, Henry, Illinois

Event narrative

Wind gusts estimated to be 90 mph toppled over 100 trees at the Indian Trails Resort in Colona, IL around 615 am July 21. One tree fell onto a tent killing a 4 year old boy and a 9 month old girl and injuring four other children. A family pet (dog) was also killed.

Wider weather episode

A bowing line of severe thunderstorms, known as a Derecho, raced across Iowa and Illinois during the early morning hours of July 21 producing

widespread wind damage in about a 60 mile wide swath just south of Interstate 80. Winds gusting over 70 miles an hour toppled trees, ripped siding and shingles off homes and businesses, and left much of the region without power. A tree fell onto a tent at the Indian Trails Resort in Colona, IL killing two children and a dog and injuring 4 other children.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 127668. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.