Thunderstorm Wind in Washington County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind March 15, 2026 · Washington County, Illinois

70 mph

Measured gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A broadcast meteorologist reported wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph in Okawville.

The wider storm

During the afternoon and evening of March 15th, a QLCS moved through southern and south-central Illinois. Stronger segments of the QLCS produced wind damage across the region. The QLCS ended up producing 8 tornadoes while it passed through the region.

Began near Okawville (38.4300, -89.5500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

7 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF1 Macoupin County EF1 St. Clair County EF1 Montgomery County EF1 Montgomery County EF1 Montgomery County EF1 Clinton County EF0 Monroe County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327328. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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