Piatt storm history

One to two inches of snow resulted in three separate traffic accidents on I-72 near Monticello between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM. The first accident resulted in an indirect fatality and three injuries, while two more injuries were a result of the next two accidents in the same vicinity…

Periods of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall produced rain rates of 1 to 2.5 inches for at least two hours from 0630-0830 LST in northern Piatt County. The highest rain totals ranged between 5.00 to 7.00 inches along and north of U.S. Highway 150, including the city of Mansfield …

Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across Piatt County...including 5.5 inches 2 miles northeast of Cisco and 5.0 inches in Atwood. Due to snow-covered and slick roadways, numerous traffic accidents occurred.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -35 occurred across Piatt County during the morning of December 14th.

Due to a four-month precipitation deficit, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal, and the continued below normal precipitation led to the Extreme Drought (D3) persisting thro…

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Piatt County. 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, Extreme Drought (D3) was ongoing at the start of the month. Continued below normal precipitation and above normal temperatures led to the Extreme Drought (D3) persisting through the month. Near record low water levels were noted on port…

Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) was ongoing at the start of the month. Well below normal rainfall and above normal temperatures led to a worsening of the drought during October, with Extreme Drought (D3) conditions noted beginning October 14th and continu…

Due to a multi-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Piatt County on September 2nd and persisted through the end of the month.

Two trees were blown down.

Interstate 74 was closed between Farmer City and Mansfield due to near zero visibility in blowing dust.

A large tree, a telephone pole, and numerous tree branches and power lines were blown down across Cerro Gordo.

A few trees were damaged.

A few outbuildings were damaged in Mansfield.

An outbuilding was damaged east of Farmer City.

Power poles were snapped 2 miles south of DeLand.

Video from a trained spotter showed reduced visibility due to blowing dust and other small field debris along county road 1000N near the Champaign-De Witt county line.

A barn roof was blown off. This damage occurred about a mile and a half east of the Hammond tornado track.

Weather observers measured 5 to 6 inches of snow across the southern half of Piatt County...including 5.0 inches in Cisco. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.

Snow accumulations up to two inches resulted in slippery roadways, and some vehicle accidents were reported.

A power pole was snapped and a tree was blown across a road.

Heat index readings peaked at 105-110 degrees during the afternoon of August 27th. No heat-related deaths were reported.

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Several trees were blown down in Monticello from a wake low passage.

Medium sized tree branches were blown down.

Farm fields were filled with standing water.

A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations. A trained spotter reported one tenth of an inch of ice in Cisco. There were numerous car accidents or slide-offs. Transportation services were also impacted across the region, with many bus, train, or airplane operators sus…

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…

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

Numerous trees were blown down, blocking all entrances to the 4-H Memorial Camp.

Numerous large tree branches were blown down.

Several large trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Numerous tree limbs were blown down and shingles were peeled off a few houses.

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

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Weather observers across Piatt County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow. Strong northwesterly winds gusting in excess of 40mph created near white-out conditions at times, especially in rural locations. Numerous traffic accidents occurred as roads became snow-covered and hazardous. I…

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A flag pole was bent.

Trees were blown down in Bement.