F3 Tornado — Montgomery, Illinois

1999-06-01 · near Raymond, Montgomery, Illinois

Wider weather episode

A tornado first formed about 1 mile southwest of I-55 west of Raymond. The tornado moved northeast hitting a rest area along I-55. Six tractor-trailer trucks were overturned at the rest area, killing one driver and injuring 4 others. Two other trucks were also overturned just north of the rest area. The tornado continued northeast and intensified causing damage at two farms. Numerous barns and other outbuildings were destroyed and one house severely damaged. The occupant of the house escape injury by taking shelter in an interior closet.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5705242. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.