Schuyler storm history

Torrential rainfall of 3.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to hundreds of houses in the county, which included several basement walls which collapsed. Nearly every creek and stream in the county was flooded, which damaged a few bridges and culverts. Nearly every road in the co…

An empty semi-truck was tipped over on Route 24 northeast of Rushville.

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 4.7 inches 5 miles east-northeast of Rushville and 4.0 inches in Littleton. 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. Despite above normal snowfall during December, precipitation was still below normal, and the continued below normal precipitation led to the Severe Drought (D2) persisting throug…

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 10 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 10.0 inches 4 miles east of Rushville and 7.5 inches in Littleton. Due to both falling snow and considerable blowing and drifting snow, travel became extremely hazardous...leading to num…

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.

Due to a two-month rainfall 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.

Due to a two-month rainfall deficit, Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Schuyler County on September 30th.

Several tree branches were blown down onto power lines, resulting in a power outage.

Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 1.5 inches 4 miles south-southwest of Ray. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.

Bitterly cold wind-chill values of -25 to -30 occurred across Schuyler County during the morning of January 21st.

Weather observers measured 6 to 8 inches of snow across the southern half of Schuyler County...including 7.3 inches 3 miles west-northwest of Browning. Due to snow-covered and hazardous roadways, numerous traffic accidents were reported.

As of 1045 CST, a mesonet station reported a quarter inch of ice accretion. Temperatures warmed above freezing after 1100 CST.

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

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Several tree branches were blown down throughout town, including some that fell onto power lines. One large tree was blown over.

Tree branches up to eight inches in diameter were blown down from near Frederick to Sheldon's Grove along Illinois Route 100.

Tree branches were snapped and a few power poles were blown down along Highway 67 northwest of Rushville.

Trees were blown down near intersection of Camden Road and Daly Lane.

Structural damage occurred to a small pole barn.

A mobile home sustained considerable structural damage.

Power poles were blown down on Highway 67.

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 measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Schuyler 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. A mesonet station near Rushville recorded a maximum heat index of 122 degrees …

Severe Drought (D2) conditions lingered across Schuyler County into the first week of August. Agricultural stress was common.

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 Schuyler County, a mesonet station southeast of Rushville measured a maximum heat index over 115 degrees on …

Severe drought conditions (D2) that developed in June persisted across Schuyler County through July. Agricultural stress was common.

The wind gust was estimated by an emergency manager.

Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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…

Several trees and power poles were blown down across Rushville. One tree fell onto a trailer causing substantial damage, while another large tree limb damaged the roof of a house.

Several large trees were blown down along Route 100.

A few trees and tree branches were blown down at Turtle Lake.

Several 3 to 4-inch diameter tree branches were blown down.

Several streets were flooded in Rushville.

Water was flowing across the road at Illinois Route 101 and White Frame Road just west of Littleton.

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 8.4 inches in Rushville and 7.5 inches 3 miles east-northeast of Rushville. Falling and blowing snow led to hazardous driving conditions and numerous traffic accidents across the area.

Weather observers measured 6 to 12 inches of snow across Schuyler County...including 10.0 inches in Rushville. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Schuyler County. The snowfall led to slippery road conditions and a few traffic accidents across the area.