Thunderstorm Wind — Champaign, Illinois

2004-07-13 · near Ludlow, Champaign, Illinois

Event narrative

A line of severe thunderstorms moved southeast across the eastern half of Champaign County. In Ludlow, at least 40 homes sustained minor to major damage as well as several businesses. Three large grain bins were destroyed and numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Widespread tree and power line damage was reported in Gifford, Penfield, Rantoul and Ogden. A semi was blown over on I-57 near Ludlow but the driver was not injured.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5412123. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.