Edgar storm history

A 66 year-old man died of heatstroke while sitting in his car outside a home in Paris in Edgar County. He lived in the non air-conditioned attic of the home, where temperatures likely exceeded 140 degrees on hot days.

Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across Edgar County. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -35 occurred across Edgar County during the morning of December 14th. The coldest hourly wind-chill reading observed at the Paris Airport (KPRG) was -29.

Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal. The cooperative observer in Paris measured 10.1 inches of snowfall during the month, but just…

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across the western half of Edgar County...including 5.5 inches in Brocton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on area road…

Due to a three-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Below normal precipitation persisted during November, with the cooperative observer in Paris reporting 2.63 of precipitation which was 1.03 below normal. Temperatures were also …

Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. The cooperative observer in Paris measured 1.84 inches of rain in October, which was 1.78 inches below normal. The continued below normal precipitation resulted in Severe Drought (D2) …

The cooperative weather observer in Paris measured 1.23 rainfall for the month of September, which was 1.71 below normal. Due to a multi-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Edgar County on September 16th and persisted through the end of the mon…

A trained spotter reported seven to eight power poles were snapped along IL Route 16 one mile west-southwest of Kansas, and estimated wind speeds of 70 mph.

A tree was blown onto a house.

A tree was blown down.

An open-air farm outbuilding had its walls collapsed and roofing blown off.

Barns and other farm outbuildings sustained minor damage from thunderstorm wind gusts at this location. This damage occurred about a quarter mile east of a tornado track.

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

A tree was blown down across Route 1 just south of Paris.

Trees were blown down on Vermilion Road just north of the town of Vermilion.

Several trees were blown down.

Corn crop heavily damaged.

Seven large trees were blown down, including some that fell onto powerlines causing a power outage. A garage building was shifted and a steel roof cap was ripped off a home. Crops were flattened in nearby fields.

A grain bin was blown away.

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 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…

Multiple power outages reported near Paris.

Power lines down near Blackburn Street on the north side of Paris. The downed power lines were on fire.

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

Trees were blown down.

The Edgar County Courthouse was damaged in Paris.

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down.

Several trees were blown down, two of which fell onto houses. Phone and cable lines were blown down as well.

Grain bins were damaged.

Numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down.

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

Powerlines were blown onto a motor home and pickup truck along Route 49 south of US-36.

Several trees were snapped at the base and a couple buildings suffered roof damage along County Road 2300 North near the intersection with 900 East.