Thunderstorm Wind in Putnam County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind May 4, 2026 · Putnam County, Illinois

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law Enforcement reported a tree down on Route 71 near Hennepin.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed along a front that was moving across the area during the morning afternoon hours on May 4th. These storms produced gusts of 40 to 50 MPH but a few of these storms became severe and produced hail to 1 inch in diameter and damaging straight-line winds.

Began near Moronts (41.2600, -89.3000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1337437. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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