Mcdonough storm history

Snowfall reports from trained spotter ranged from 8.2 inches in Colchester to 9.3 inches 1 mile southeast of Macomb.

Rural roads were covered with water from area creeks.

Broadcast Media 3-4 inches of standing water in yards and side streets. Ditches have begun overflowing onto side streets.

Broadcast Media reported flooded streets with 4 to 6 inches of water.

Law Enforcement reported that water was over several roads in Macomb including Jackson St and Ward St, and on West Washington St from Johnson on westward.

A public report of a 70 MPH measured wind gust and small branches 1 inch in diameter were broken. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

The Emergency Manager reported that apartment roof was heavily damaged with the middle section of the roof removed on both sides. In coordination with Emergency Management and reviewing photos of the damage and areas around it, this was determined to be from straight line winds w…

A trained spotter reported a large tree was blown down over the roof of a house with some siding damaged.

A trained spotter reported that several shingles were lost from the roof of the house. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Measured by wind equipement.

The sheriff department reported multiple power lines down throughout the county. The time was estimated from radar data.

Recorded gust with wind measuring equipment.

Public report of 60 to 70 MPH wind gusts, with branches blown down.

Trained spotter reports ranged from 2.5 inches in Industry to 2.8 inches in Macomb.

Trained spotters and DOT reported widespread slick conditions with a 0.2 to 0.4 of an inch of ice accumulation on the ground and elevated surfaces. Reports of branches brought down by ice were reported from Colchester through Macomb Illinois.

A trained spotter reported a 65 MPH gust.

Law Enforcement reported water over Illinois Route 41 due to flash flooding. The road is closed.

Power pole blown down by thunderstorm winds.

A brief tornado touchdown was observed by a chaser northeast of the Macomb Municipal Airport. This tornado occurred in an open field and no damage was observed. Therefore, the tornado is rated EF-Unknown.

A brief tornado was observed in an open field between Bushnell and Bardolph. There was no observed damage with the tornado, and therefore has been assigned an EF-Unknown.

Pictures and video from social media indicated a brief landspout tornado in open fields. No damage has been reported. Times and location estimated.

Quarter to ping pong ball sized hail report received on social media.

Quarter to ping pong size hail covering the ground in a narrow swath.

Large tree limb reported blown down. The time was estimated from radar data.

Several large tree limbs reported blown down.

Media relayed a report of a photo of a large tree broken off 3 feet above the ground. The time was estimated from radar data.

Mostly dime to penny sized, with some quarters mixed in.

Report received from mping.

Widespread heavy snow on January 8 and 9, with between 4 to 8 inches common throughout the county. A public observer in Macomb measured a storm total snow of 7 inches.

Broadcast Media relayed a report of quarter to ping pong ball sized hail. The time of the event was estimated using radar.

Several trees damaged and trunks snapped in Good Hope. Winds estimated near 100 MPH.

Several tree trunks snapped, with winds winds estimated near 100 mph.

Several tree trunks snapped near the Twin Oaks Golf and Country Club. Winds estimated near 100 MPH.

Measured 88 mph wind gust with 70 mph wind gusting during 15 minute period. RV flipped.

Public high wind gust measurement.