Cumberland storm history

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.

Weather observers across Cumberland County reported snowfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting to between 45 and 55 mph created whiteout conditions from 1000 to 1400 CST. Snow-covered roads and poor visibility due to falling and blowing snow contributed to numerous traffic …

Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Cumberland County. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, a few traffic accidents occurred.

Numerous weather observers across the northern half of Cumberland County reported 5 to 9 inches of snow...including 8.5 inches 3 miles north-northeast of Neoga. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to num…

A large tree limb was blown onto power lines.

Several trees were snapped or blown down in Greenup.

A fence and several tree limbs were blown down. A couple mature pine trees were snapped in half.

A couple small outbuildings were damaged and several large tree branches were blown down.

The north wall of a farm building collapsed, resulting in roof failure. The building was open on the south side, through which the winds surged and led to the wall collapse.

Large tree branches were broken and a small outbuilding was shifted slightly on its foundation.

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across Cumberland County. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.

A powerline was blown down.

Several large tree branches were blown down.

A tree was blown down onto a car resulting in an injury to one person.

A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations less than a quarter inch. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators suspending operations. Conditions improved …

Brisk northwesterly winds in conjunction with air temperatures dipping below zero resulted in dangerously cold wind-chill values bottoming out at 25 below to 35 below zero at times.

A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest. Peak afternoon heat indices were near or over 110 degrees each day, and heat indices remained above 80 degrees overnight.

A power pole was blown down and caught on fire.

Several tree branches were blown down.

Downburst winds of 80-85 mph caused significant damage around Lake Mattoon. Extensive tree damage was noted in a concentrated area south of Cumberland County Road 1250 North.

A two-day stretch of dangerous heat and humidity occurred across the Midwest as high temperatures climbed into the 90s while dewpoints were in the upper 70s or low 80s. Mesonet stations across central and southeastern Illinois measured maximum heat indices in excess of 115 degree…

Several trees and tree branches were blown down.

Extensive tree damage occurred across Neoga, with some trees down on houses with residents trapped inside.

Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Cumberland County on June 27th and persisted through the end of the month. Agricultural stress was common across the county.

A large tree was snapped at the base.

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Weather observers across Cumberland County reported around 1 inch of snow. Several traffic accidents occurred as water froze on roadways. In addition, temperatures plunging below zero created life-threatening conditions for anyone venturing outside.

Water was flowing across Route 130.

Water was flowing across the road in spots along Route 121 between Toledo and Mattoon.

Several roadways were flooded in Neoga.

Several tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

A large tree was blown down and a swing set was toppled.

Numerous large tree branches were blown down and porch chairs were tossed throughout a yard.

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow and around one quarter of an inch of ice across Cumberland County. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.

Weather observers reported 8 to 11 inches of snow across Cumberland County from the evening of February 14th through the morning of February 16th...including 10.9 3 miles north of Neoga and 9.5 in Toledo. Numerous traffic accidents occurred due to snow-covered and hazardous roads…

Weather observers measured 3 to 6 inches of rain across Cumberland County...including 4.74 in Neoga. Numerous creeks and streams flowed out of their banks, flooding low-lying spots across the county.

Weather observers reported 5 to 7 inches of snow across Cumberland County...including 6.0 inches 3 miles north of Neoga and 5.1 inches in Neoga. Numerous traffic accidents occurred due to snow-covered and slick roads.

A large tree was blown over and numerous tree branches were blown down in Neoga.

Numerous tree branches were blown down, including a 10-inch diameter branch.

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain in about three hours during the late afternoon and early evening of May 29th. This resulted in rapid flash flooding of nearly all rural roads in extreme southern Cumberland County. The most extensive flooding extended…