Marshall storm history

Three to five inches of snow fell across Marshall County, resulting in numerous traffic accidents. One man was killed when his car collided with an oncoming semi truck on Illinois Route 17 near Sparland during the morning of January 12th.

More than 30 homes and businesses along the Illinois River in Marshall County suffered damage due to record river levels. The river stage at Henry climbed to a record level of 32.87 feet on April 22nd at 16:00 local time, which was nearly 10 feet above flood stage. High impact fl…

Torrential rainfall of 4.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to about 2,000 houses and businesses in the county, including several in the cities of Henry and Lacon. Every creek and stream in the county was flooded. Every road in the county was impassable, and several water rescu…

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Marshall County...including 5.0 inches in Wenona and 4.8 inches in Hopewell. 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 Marshall County...including 8.5 inches in Lacon and 7.0 inches in Henry. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to numerous accidents on are…

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

A barn roof was blown off.

Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Marshall County...including 2.5 inches in Lacon. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -30 occurred across Marshall County during the morning of January 21st. The coldest hourly wind-chill reading observed at the Lacon AWOS was -27.

Heat index readings peaked at 110-115 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.

Half of a corn crib was destroyed.

A large tree was blown down onto a house.

An NWS storm survey determined that the damage in Lacon was caused by straight-line wind gusts of 75 to 85 mph.

Report from mPING, trees uprooted or snapped.

Five trees were blown down in Hopewell, one of which was blown onto a house.

Power lines blown down and five inch tree limbs snapped off along IL-18 east of the Illinois River.

Several trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a house.

Numerous large tree branches were blown down.

Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a garage.

Strong winds resulted in power flashes.

Weather station at the Henry Marina measured an 80 mph gust.

Tree limbs were blown down and a fence was destroyed.

Several tree limbs were blown down and a power pole was snapped in half.

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts.

A trained spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust.

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Several trees were blown down and a power pole was snapped in half near Low Point-Washburn Elementary.

Shingles were stripped off a roof and several large tree branches were blown down.

Sentinel satellite data showed that a tornado developed northeast of Varna, near county road 2350E between 800N and County Highway 14, tracking southeast across farm fields before ending at 800N. Due to a lack of damage indicators, this tornado was rated EF-Unknown.

Sentinel satellite imagery showed that another tornado developed northeast of Varna, just north of where the previous tornado ended. This second tornado crossed county road 800N near a farmstead and lifted shortly after crossing the road. An enhanced area of wind damage was seen …

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.

Weather observers reported in excess of 6 inches of snow across Marshall County. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.

Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across western Marshall County. 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 Marshall County Airport (KC75) recorded a maximum heat index of 113 degree…

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 Marshall County, a mesonet station in Henry measured a maximum heat index of 116 degrees on July 27.

Severe Drought (D2) conditions that developed in June persisted across Marshall County into July, but drought conditions improved during the second half of the month. Through the first half of the month, agricultural stress was common. Some communities had burn bans in effect at …