Thunderstorm Wind — Knox, Illinois

2002-03-09 · near Galesburg, Knox, Illinois

Event narrative

As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast across Knox County, it blew down several trees and power lines. Also, 2.4 miles south southeast of Rio on IL Route 150 at 2500 N, the thunderstorm winds caused a woman to lose control of her car. She slid sideways and struck a utility pole. She was killed in the crash. No other injuries or deaths were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5286762. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.