Ice Storm — Mclean, Illinois

2007-12-08 to 2007-12-09 · Mclean, Illinois

Event narrative

Significant icing was reported in McLean county, with a maximum report of 3 tenths of an inch of ice received around Bloomington. An indirect fatality occurred when a 41 year old male slid across the median in his car into an oncoming semitrailer.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought an extended period of freezing rain to portions of central Illinois on December 8th and 9th. The area most impacted by the ice storm received widespread 3 to 4 tenths of an inch of ice. Localized measurements of 5 to 7 tenths of an inch of ice were reported, mainly around Scott, Morgan and Cass counties. The areas receiving half inch or greater ice accumulation also had the most significant tree and power line damage. Many, mainly minor, vehicular accidents were reported on the icy roads. However, two of the accidents resulted in fatalities (indirect), one in McLean County and the other in Logan County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 69155. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.