Thunderstorm Wind in Piatt County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind August 19, 2025 · Piatt County, Illinois

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Two trees were blown down.

The wider storm

A cluster of thunderstorms intensified over Logan and Macon counties during the pre-dawn hours of August 19th. One of the cells produced a downburst with 80-100 mph winds and significant wind damage in the town of Maroa in Macon County. Strong 70-80 mph winds also caused damage further south in Forsyth on the north side of Decatur.

Began near Monticello (40.0300, -88.5700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1289082. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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