Thunderstorm Wind in Stephenson County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind July 5, 2025 · Stephenson County, Illinois

75 mph

Estimated gust (65 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A public report that a large tree was reported down in Dakota, IL. The of the event was estimated using radar.

The wider storm

During the late afternoon of July 5th, widespread showers and storms moved into Illinois from Iowa. One of these storms intensified in Stephenson county and produced damaging winds up to 70 MPH.

Began near Dakota (42.3900, -89.5300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280587. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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