Thunderstorm Wind — Kane, Illinois

2025-08-16 · near Troxel, Kane, Illinois

Event narrative

Power poles were snapped in half at Harter Rd and County Line Rd south of Maple Park.

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 1285158. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.