Winter Weather — Cumberland, Illinois

2021-01-27 · Cumberland, Illinois

Event narrative

An 18-year old female was killed when she lost control of her vehicle and hit a guardrail on I-57 near Neoga. Moderate snow was falling at the time.

Wider weather episode

A weak disturbance brought a period of light to moderate snow to central Illinois from mid-morning through early evening of January 27th. Snowfall ranged from two to four inches and created slippery spots on many area roadways. An 18-year old female was killed when she lost control of her vehicle on I-57 near Neoga in Cumberland County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 936689. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.