Montgomery storm history

Northwest winds gusting from 35-40 mph lofted dust from newly plowed farm fields resulting in near zero visibility across portions of northern Montgomery County in Illinois. The blowing dust significantly reduced visibility across portions of I-55 from Zanesville (Exit 63) north …

A total of 7 to 9 inches of snow fell primarily during the morning hours. The snowfall rate reached 1 inch per hour at times.

Thunderstorm winds knocked multiple trees onto power lines in Nokomis.

Thunderstorm winds downed trees near Route 16 and Route 127.

Thunderstorm winds uprooted a few small trees in Taylor Springs.

Thunderstorm winds caused the walls of a brick outbuilding to collapse after its roof was ripped off.

The storm began early on the 5th with snow falling through the morning. After a brief break in the afternoon, snow fell again in the evening. A total of 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across the county.

The northwest portion of Farmersville was impacted by a localized downburst with winds estimated around 70 mph. Several large trees were snapped, numerous branches and a power pole were down, and several metal outbuildings sustained damage to garage doors or siding.

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree atop a mobile home, knocked numerous limbs down, and flattened an estimated acre of wheat field on the south side of Litchfield.

Large hail up to two inches in diameter fell in an area from Litchfield northeastward towards Lake Lou Yaeger.

Wind chill values dropped to as low as 35 below zero with the coldest values during the nighttime hours.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees along County Road 1600E north of Coffeen.

A period of very hot and extremely humid weather began on Sunday, August 20 and lasted through Friday, August 25. Heat index values climbed to 110 to 120 degrees each day as measured by numerous reporting sites across the region.

KTVI provided a report of winds gusting to an estimated 60 mph along the leading edge of a thunderstorm.

Excessive heat across the county with highs mid to upper 90s degrees each day. Heat index values as high as 107 both days.

Thunderstorm winds snapped off a 20 foot tall aluminum flagpole near the base.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and several power lines across Montgomery County, especially in Litchfield, Hillsboro, Butler, Irving, Witt and Nokomis.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of trees just west of Litchfield.

Thunderstorm winds uprooted several large trees and snapped a couple of large trees about 12 feet off the ground in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and caused some minor shingle damage to the roof of the house.

Between 1 and 2 inches of snow fell. The snow combined with gusty northwest winds (35-45 mph gusts) created extremely hazardous travel with sporadic near-blizzard conditions during the heaviest snowfall. Road conditions deteriorated rapidly during this event. Several accidents oc…

Up to five inches of rain fell in a short amount of time, especially in the Lake Glenn Shoals and Irving areas. Several roads were flooded including Illinois Route 16 just northeast of Irving. A vehicle was driven into the flood waters and stalled in this area. The driver was res…

Thunderstorm winds blew a road sign over near the north bound lanes of I-55 about 4 miles north of Farmersville. Also, a semi was blown over on I-55 just north of Farmersville. No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines around town as well as numerous large tree limbs.

Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous large tree limbs around town. Some of the limbs briefly blocked streets.

Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage between Raymond and the Witt/Nokomis area. Numerous trees, tree limbs and some power lines were blown down.

Widespread wind damage occurred across the southern portions of Montgomery County. Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Litchfield, Hillsboro and Coffeen. In Litchfield, a large tree branch landed on a house causing moderate roof damage.

There were two rounds of precipitation with this system. The first round was rain changing to a mix of sleet and snow, then another round of heavy snow. Up to a quarter of an inch of sleet as well as a couple inches of snow was reported in parts of Montgomery County during the mo…

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and caused minor damage to a machine shed in Coffeen. Also, several power lines around town in Fillmore.