Thunderstorm Wind — Vermilion, Illinois

2001-07-08 · near Hoopeston, Vermilion, Illinois

Event narrative

Downburst winds caused considerable damage on the west side of Hoopeston. Three businesses were destroyed, one hundred homes sustained minor to moderate damage, and the EMS building was destroyed. Also, the sewer department suffered major damage and a church suffered minor damage. Numerous trees, tree limbs, power poles, and power lines were blown down in Hoopeston and areas to the southeast, east of Rossville. No injuries or deaths were reported. Damage was estimated around 8.5 million dollars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5258139. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.