Thunderstorm Wind in Knox County, Illinois

Thunderstorm Wind March 9, 2002 · Knox County, Illinois

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Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

Began near Galesburg (40.9500, -90.3667).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5286762. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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