Thunderstorm Wind — Tazewell, Illinois

1999-02-11 · near Delavan, Tazewell, Illinois

Event narrative

Widespread damage occurred in Tazewell County. As the severe thunderstorm moved northeast across the county, it took the roof off of a corn crib and flipped over an irrigation rig 3 miles southwest of Delavan then blew the roof off of a house in Delavan. In South Pekin, around a dozen power poles were blown down and six miles south of Tremont the tops of numerous trees were torn off and a swing set was blown over. Two miles northeast of Morton, 6 semis were blown over on I-74 causing 6 minor injuries. Also, in Tremont a semi was blown over on Route 9 near the interchange with I-155. No injuries occurred with this incident. Countywide numerous trees were blown over and several sheds, barns, and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. Damage to two of the semis that were blown over is estimated around $40,000.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5688560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.