Thunderstorm Wind in De Kalb County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind August 16, 2025 · De Kalb County, Illinois

72 mph

Measured gust (63 kt)

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Wilkinson (41.9700, -88.7800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1284567. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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