Thunderstorm Wind — Champaign, Illinois

2025-08-19 · near Urbana, Champaign, Illinois

Event narrative

Part of a metal roof was blown off a building at South Farms UIUC.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1289084. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.