Lightning — Tazewell, Illinois
2025-08-18 · near East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois
$8K
Property damage
Event narrative
Lightning struck a transformer on East Washington Street.
Wider weather episode
A cold front triggered scattered strong to severe thunderstorms in the Illinois River Valley during the evening of August 18th. A few of the cells produced 60-70mph wind gusts and minor wind damage, as well as prolific lightning.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289059. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.