Stark storm history

A snowplow driver was killed when he got out of his vehicle to assist a stranded motorist. A vehicle traveling down Route 17 about 3 miles from Toulon lost control on the slippery, snow-covered road and hit the snowplow driver. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

Thunderstorms moving over the same areas multiple times resulted in 3.00 to 7.00 inches of rain in nearly all of Stark County during the early morning hours of June 24th. All rural roads were closed and most creeks were flooded out of their banks. State Highway 17, 40, 78, 91 and…

Torrential rainfall of 5.00 to 8.00 inches resulted in damage to nearly one thousand houses and businesses in the county. Every creek and stream in the county was flooded. Every road in the county was impassable, and several water rescues were made.

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County. 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 Stark 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, 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.

The soffit was blown loose from a house.

Pieces of metal were blown off of farm outbuildings and a small area of drip edge was removed from a home.

Weather observers measured 1 to 3 inches of snow across Stark County. Due to snow-covered roadways, several traffic accidents were reported.

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

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.

A few tree branches were damaged.

A few silos and grain bins were damaged.

A power pole was snapped and several power lines were blown down.

Trees and power poles blown down.

Siding was torn off a large shed.

Several trees were blown down on Route 93 in Bradford.

A few 6-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down near the Toulon Sheriffs Office.

Power lines were blown over near the Henry and Stark County border, resulting in power outages.

A large tree was blown down across IL-93.

A period of freezing rain resulted in ice accumulations less than a quarter of an 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 imp…

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 Stark County, including 6 to 8 inches near the town of Speer. The heavy snow led to dangerous road conditions and several traffic accidents.

Numerous weather observers measured 5 to 7 inches of snow across Stark 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 in two miles north of Speer recorded a maximum heat index of…

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 Stark 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.

Severe Drought (D2) conditions developed across Stark County on June 13th 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 Stark 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…

Water was flowing across the roadway at the intersection of Illinois 17 and Illinois 40 just west of Camp Grove.

Weather observers measured 3 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County...including 5.0 inches in Toulon. Falling and blowing snow created hazardous travel conditions and resulted in a few traffic accidents around the area.

Weather observers measured 6 to 10 inches of snow across Stark County. The heavy snow accumulations and considerable blowing and drifting snow led to road closures and numerous traffic accidents.

Numerous weather observers across Stark County measured 6 to 7 inches of snow. The heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions, which led to several traffic accidents across the area.

Dangerously cold wind-chill readings of 25 below to 30 below zero were observed across Stark County.

Observers across Stark County reported 1 to 3 inches of snow. Roads became hazardous and snow-covered.

Numerous observers measured between 0.25 and 0.30 ice across Stark County. The heavy ice accumulation snapped many tree branches, caused scattered power outages, and created slick and hazardous travel conditions.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Trees, power lines, and crops were damaged near West Jersey.

Several weather observers measured 4 to 5 inches of snow across Stark County...including 5.0 inches in Wyoming. Snow-covered and slushy roads led to several minor traffic accidents.