Knox storm history

A fresh snowfall of 1 to 3 inches led to snow-covered and hazardous roadways across Knox County during the afternoon and evening of December 2nd. A man was killed when his vehicle collided with a semi truck on US Route 34 between Oneida and Wataga.

A swath of wind damage cut through Knox county. The winds produced considerable tree, power line, and crop damage. Numerous structures were also damaged along the path, primarily due to falling trees and tree limbs. A man was killed in the Victoria area by a falling tree. Seven i…

As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast across Knox County, it blew down several trees and power lines. Also, 2.4 miles south southeast of Rio on IL Route 150 at 2500 N, the thunderstorm winds caused a woman to lose control of her car. She slid sideways and struck a utility pole…

Torrential rainfall of 4.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to thousands of houses and businesses in the county, including several in the cities of Galesburg and Knoxville. Every creek and stream in the county was flooded. Nearly every road in the county was impassable, and sev…

Weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Knox County...including 7.0 inches in Maquon and 6.0 inches in Galesburg. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.

Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. While Severe Drought (D2) persisted for much of the month, above normal snowfall occurred during December and a frontal system brought 1 to 3 inches of rain to the area late in t…

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Knox County...including 8.0 inches in Knoxville. 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 Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Below normal precipitation persisted during November, with the cooperative observer in Galesburg reporting 1.65 of precipitation which was 0.95 below normal. Temperatures were a…

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.

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts for 2 to 3 minutes.

A tree was blown down onto eastbound I-74 about 3 miles east of Knoxville.

Home playground equipment was destroyed.

The AWOS at Galesburg Municipal Airport measured a 69 mph gust.

Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Knox County...including 2.0 inches in Galesburg. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -30 occurred across Knox County during the morning of January 21st. The coldest hourly wind-chill reading observed at the Galesburg AWOS was -29.

A quarter inch of ice was measured in Abingdon as of 1500 CST.

Heat index readings peaked at 115-120 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th...including 119 degrees at the Galesburg Airport. No heat-related deaths were reported.

Several tree tops were broken off.

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred across the southern half of Galesburg.

Corn Belt Energy reported extensive tree and power line damage in the Oak Run area.

Report from mPING, damage to tree limbs and power poles.

Several large trees were snapped at the base.

Several large tree limbs were blown down across Oak Run Golf Course.

A few trees were blown down in Galva Cemetery.

Two large trees were blown down, causing damage to a home.

Two large trees were blown down onto a home.

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.

Numerous weather observers reported in excess of 6 inches of snow across Knox County...with over 10 inches in the far northern part of the county, including 10.9 inches in Altona. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Knox County...including 7.0 inches at both Knoxville and Oneida. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.

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. The Galesburg Airport (KGBG) recorded a heat index over 110 degrees each day, …

Trees and power lines were blown down.

An uprooted tree fell onto the Maquon District Public Library.

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 Knox County, the Galesburg Municipal Airport measured a maximum heat index of 120 degrees on July 27.

Multiple trees were blown down in the neighbors yard.

A large tree branch was broken off.

A few small trees were blown down at the intersection of Highways 41 and 116.