Thunderstorm Wind — Mchenry, Illinois

2025-08-16 · near Algonquin, Mchenry, Illinois

Event narrative

Large branches were broken from the tops of trees near Main St and Cary Rd in Algonquin.

Wider weather episode

During the afternoon and evening of the 16th, a series of severe thunderstorms produced widespread damaging winds and instances of severe hail around the western and northwestern Chicago metro area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284191. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.