Waterspout — Wilmette Hbr To Meigs Field Il, Lake Michigan

2006-08-23 · near Harrison-dever Crib, Wilmette Hbr To Meigs Field Il, Lake Michigan

Event narrative

A pilot located 15 miles east of Ohare Airport observed a waterspout that was estimated to form 27 miles east northeast of downtown Chicago and dissipate a few minutes later about 28 miles east of downtown Chicago.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5525573. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.