Thunderstorm Wind — Livingston, Illinois

2025-12-28 · near Forrest, Livingston, Illinois

Event narrative

A shed was torn off its foundation and a swingset was twisted and demolished. Multiple utility poles were blown down on N 2500 East Road.

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms moved across portions of central Illinois during the late morning of December 28th producing localized wind damage. Additional severe thunderstorms moved across parts of central Illinois during the afternoon producing additional wind damage and six tornadoes. Heavy rain also caused localized flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1304452. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.