De Witt storm history

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.50 to 3.00 of rain within one hour in parts of central DeWitt County, including the city of Clinton. The flash flooding resulted in the closure of numerous streets and viaducts in Clinton, as well as basement flooding to numerous homes and busines…

Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across DeWitt County...including 6.0 inches in Lane and 5.5 inches in Clinton. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -35 occurred across DeWitt County during the morning of December 14th.

Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought was ongoing at the start of the month. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal, and the continued below normal precipitation led to the Severe (D2) to Extrem…

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across DeWitt County...including 6.0 inches in Lane. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area roadways.

Due to a three-month precipitation deficit, Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) Drought persisting through the month.

Moderate Drought (D1) was present at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to a worsening of the drought, with Severe Drought (D2) developing during the first week of the month and continuing through the end of the month. S…

A few large tree limbs were blown down.

Interstate 74 was closed between Empire and Farmer City due to near zero visibility in blowing dust.

A multiple vehicle accident occurred on I-74 near Farmer City due to near zero visibility in blowing dust. No injuries were reported.

East Van Buren Street was closed due to high water under the viaduct.

The county sheriff reported near zero visibility due to blowing dust. Online traffic maps suggested substantial slowdowns on Illinois Route 48 between Weldon and Clinton Lake, likely due to visibility impacts.

Tree branches were blown down onto Highway 54.

Weather observers measured 4 to 6 inches of snow across the southern half of DeWitt County...including 5.3 inches in Kenney and 5.0 inches in Clinton. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.

Heat index readings peaked at 105-110 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.

Power lines blown down in town.

Powerlines were blown down east of Waynesville along Jim Town Road.

Blowing dust reduced visibilities to near zero at times, prompting the temporary closure of I-74 near Farmer City. No injuries were reported.

A 1-foot diameter tree limb was blown down.

Numerous power lines were blown down.

Four power poles and multiple trees were blown down. A garage roof was damaged.

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.

Multiple tree limbs were blown down.

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 mesonet station in Lane measured a maximum heat index of 123 degrees on both…

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. In De Witt County, a mesonet in Lane measured a heat index of 119 degrees on July 27, and was also over 115 deg…

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across De Witt County into July, but drought conditions improved by mid-July. During early July, agricultural stress was common.

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Numerous tree branches were blown down.

Highway 10 was closed west of Clinton due to downed trees and power lines.

A tree was blown onto a house on Van Buren Street.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Widespread tree damage occurred across Farmer City. Several trees were blown down onto houses and garages, and a few homes had shingles stripped off the roofs.

Shingles were damaged on a hotel.

Several large trees were snapped and an RV was blown onto its side.

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

Penny sized hail occurred in Farmer City. This report was relayed by broadcast media.