Thunderstorm Wind, Sangamon
- When
- March 27, 6:25 PM CST to 6:50 PM CST
- Where
- Sangamon County, Pleasant Plains to 2 mi of Mechanicsburg
- Property damage
- $89,000
- Coordinates
- 39.870, -89.880
A line of severe thunderstorms moved rapidly across Sangamon county causing scattered reports of damage. Two miles east of Pleasant Plains, a semi was blown over and 3 cars were blown off the road. In Chatham, some siding was blown off of a house. In Springfield, a grain bin was blown over, a large tent was destroyed, and numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down. Three miles west of Mechanicsburg, an open side hay shed was destroyed. Also, just south of Mechanicsburg, a large metal storage shed was destroyed and its contents were damaged including a combine, tractor, and a two-ton grain truck. So far, damage has been estimated around $88,500. No injuries were reported.