Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, July 14 to 15, 2024

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, July 14 to 15, 2024
Start: 2024-07-14T19:30
End: 2024-07-15T04:30
Location: Illinois

July 14 to 15, 2024 · NWS LOT · 79 events in 12 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 1
Injuries: 1
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 79

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS LOT wrote it up.

Thunderstorms developed during the evening of July 14th and continued into the early morning of July 15th, as they moved across all of northern and central Illinois. Nine tornadoes occurred, along with widespread wind damage. In the City of Chicago, there were 2,810 tree emergency calls and 1,430 calls for tree debris. Localized flash flooding also occurred, for a second night in a row in the Rockford area.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Chicago, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jul 14, 5:52 PM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Additional clusters of storms are expected through this evening, with continued threats for severe weather and flash flooding.
Hot and very humid on Monday with heat indices of 100-110F and a Heat Advisory likely needed for at least portions of the area.
Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected late day Monday-Monday night (area wide) and on Tuesday (mainly I-55 and southeast) with continued severe and flash flood threats.
The pattern finally breaks Tuesday night into Wednesday with a return of tranquil conditions late Wednesday onward.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 14, 5:52 PM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL
652 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Additional clusters of storms are expected through this
  evening, with continued threats for severe weather and flash
  flooding.

- Hot and very humid on Monday with heat indices of 100-110F and
  a Heat Advisory likely needed for at least portions of the area.

- Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected late day
  Monday-Monday night (area wide) and on Tuesday (mainly I-55
  and southeast) with continued severe and flash flood threats.

- The pattern finally breaks Tuesday night into Wednesday with a
  return of tranquil conditions late Wednesday onward.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 320 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

Through Monday Night:

Through Tonight:

A complex convective scenario will unfold later this afternoon
through the evening as a well defined MCV from overnight severe
convection tracks across the region. In the near term, widely
scattered convection continues to percolate across portions of
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. However, in a still
less favorable thermodynamic and marginal deep layer wind shear
environment, these showers and isolated thunderstorms have thus
far (thankfully) not shown any signs of intensification. Should
this continue to be the case, the main threats through about 5
PM CDT with this activity will be localized lightning strikes
and downpours.

The presence of the MCV near the MS River moving into the region
during peak heating and large instability reservoir certainly
adds to concern for a scattered severe weather threat, along with
flash flooding. Given the current location of the MCV, suspect
that scattered thunderstorms will initiate over the northwest CWA
as early as 4-6 PM. Bumped up PoPs to likely (~60-70%/numerous
storms type coverage) this evening. Deep layer shear will be on
the increase (up to 35 kt if not more), so initial storm mode may
be mixed supercellular and multi-cellular clusters. There should
be a tendency for cold pool development and transition to bowing
segments with time this evening, which should eventually result in
more progressive storm motions than on Saturday night.

Hazards wise, initial supercells may be capable of all hazards,
though extent of any tornado threat would be driven by how much
low-level shear is increased by the enhanced flow aloft
associated with the MCV, as LCLs will certainly low enough.
Despite the high moisture and freezing levels, initial
supercells will also be capable of producing large hail due to
steep mid-level lapse rates. Overall greatest threat, especially
into the evening should be for pockets of damaging winds. With
the LLJ ramping up in concert with MCV flow enhancement, may
also need to monitor for mesovortex and QLCS tornado
development.

Finally, last but not least, given the significant flooding
in Rockford and nearby across far northern Illinois last night,
plus very high moisture, flash flooding continues to be a
noteworthy concern. We issued a new Flood Watch for all of our
counties except Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Newton, Jasper, and
Benton. The potential for significant flooding may be somewhat
less if propagation tied to cold pools and the progression of
the MCV clears deep convection east of our area quicker, by
midnight or a bit after. The faster propagation may be most
favored once the organized clusters of storms/possible MCS reach
our far southern CWA counties. With the sandy soils of the
Kankakee Valley a bit less vulnerable to flash flooding and the
above in mind, opted to leave out our far southern counties, but
can't rule out needing to extend the watch this evening.

Monday-Monday Night:

Potentially dangerous heat and humidity will be followed by yet
another round of thunderstorms in the late afternoon through the
evening and early overnight. This round will be accompanied by a
threat for significant severe weather (damaging winds and
tornadoes) and flash flooding.

There's enough of a signal across the guidance for a
sufficiently long lull in convective activity on Monday for the
heat and humidity to perform closer to expectations. Wouldn't
say confidence is high in no "surprises", but that the footprint
of any thunderstorms prior to mid afternoon to be low enough to
not substantially affect the cloud cover, temperatures, and dew
point temperatures. With low 20s Celsius 850 mb temps and mid-
upper 20s C 925 mb temps, expecting highs in the lower to
locally mid 90s, likely warmest over the heart of the Chicago
urban heat island. Oppressive dew points well into the 70s (a
touch lower over Chicago) and possibly approaching 80F over
farming areas will result in heat indices of 100-110F. Elected
to not issue a Heat Advisory with this forecast package, but
expecting we will need one for a large swath of the CWA,
assuming no major surprises are in the offing.

A synoptically evident severe and flash flooding threat is then
in store for the late afternoon through the evening, and
possibly early overnight hours. A coherent robust mid-level
short-wave and speed max will intercept the strongly unstable
environment (up to 3-5k J/kg of MLCAPE and steep mid-level lapse
rates) and erode lingering capping after 21z. The mid-level
speed max and enhanced low- level flow will generate the
strongest deep layer and low-level wind shear profiles of this
stretch, at up to 50 kt and 30-35 kt, respectively. In west-
northwest flow aloft, there is commonly sufficient veering with
height for initial supercell mode or mixed supercell and multi-
cellular clusters in these setups. There again should be a
transition to a linear QLCS or bowing segment mode with time,
though specific details on this are (needless to say) uncertain.

With the above in mind, SPC's level 3 of 5 (Enhanced Risk)
severe threat appears quite reasonable pattern recognition wise.
The most apparent severe threat is damaging wind gusts, with a
distinct potential for destructive 70-80 mph gusts. This will
particularly be the case assuming relatively quick transition to
a more linear mode (not always a sure thing). Whether in
supercell or QLCS mode, tornadoes will also be a threat given
favorable low level shear/helicity and LCL heights, drawing a
level 2 of 5 (5% probs) risk from the SPC. Finally, severe hail
may be somewhat of a lesser threat due to messy to linear storm
modes, very moist profiles, and high freezing levels, though
certainly can't be ruled out.

Flash flooding will once again be a notable threat due to the
antecedent very wet conditions, and 150-200% of normal PWATs
approaching or exceeding 2" in spots. It appears likely we'll
need another Flood Watch for flash flooding for much of if not
the entire area. Also enhancing the threat will be the parallel
orientation of the deep layer wind shear vector (westerly) to
west to east oriented convective clusters. Exactly how long the
severe and flash flooding threat will last into Monday night is
a bit uncertain, though felt comfortable with the evening high
end likely to categorical PoPs (70-80+%). After midnight, it's
possible the threat for additional storms ends more quickly than
implied in the gridded forecast. Stepped down PoPs slightly and
thunder wording to chance overnight to account for the
possibility of an earlier end time.

Castro

Tuesday through Sunday:

Tuesday-Tuesday Night:

Showers and storms may be ongoing Tuesday morning, mainly across
the southern portion of the CWA. A cold front passage Tuesday
morning will keep high temperatures in the mid-80s with onshore
flow limiting them to the upper 70s near the lake. This cold front
will be draped across or just south of the southern portion of
the CWA Tuesday afternoon. With 2000-3000 J/kg of CAPE expected to
build along the frontal boundary and steep mid-level lapse rates
(7-8 C/km), thunderstorms are expected to form during the
afternoon. These storms should be limited in extent to the far
southern/southeastern portion of the CWA (southeast of I-55)
before exiting to the south and southeast. These storms pose a
threat of strong winds and hail.

Carothers

Wednesday and beyond...

We'll eventually get into a break from this active stretch towards
the end of the week. However, based on the incoming guidance,
can't entirely rule out a few showers and thunderstorms on
Wednesday afternoon as a trailing shortwave speeds across the
Great Lakes. Forecast soundings suggest there will be a little
lingering boundary layer moisture, and perhaps sufficient
destabilization to realize some modest lingering MLCAPE. The
blended guidance showing low-end chance PoPs east of about I-55/57
seem reasonable at this range as a result. If storms do manage to
fire within sufficient lingering low-level moisture, sufficient
shear exists to yield a low-end risk for a few stronger/more
organized cores.

As it stands right now, Thursday through the upcoming weekend are
looking nice and quiet as sprawling high pressure begins to build
over the region. In the process of building this high, however,
breezy northerly winds down the lake may yield a brief period of
dangerous swimming conditions/rip currents Wednesday night into
Thursday. Other than that, however, conditions look outstanding
into the weekend with comfortable dewpoints, near to below-normal
temperatures, and daily lake cooling.

Carlaw

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 652 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

Forecast concerns include...

Thunderstorms this evening and again Monday evening.
Chance of fog overnight/early Monday morning.

Thunderstorms are developing across eastern IA and far
northwest IL early this evening and this activity will continue
developing east into northern IL and then shift southeast across
the entire area through the late evening. Some of the storms
may be severe with strong/erratic winds. Torrential rainfall
will also be possible with ifr/lifr vis/cigs. Models are in good
agreement that once this activity moves southeast of the
terminals in the early overnight hours, dry weather is expected
through early/mid Monday afternoon. Another round of strong/
severe thunderstorms is expected Monday evening. Models also are
in good agreement with a later timing, mainly Monday evening.
Given the consistency, opted to change current prob mention to
tempo and adjusted timing later. Similar to tonight, strong/
erratic winds and torrential rainfall will be possible with
the storms Monday evening.

Winds outside of thunderstorms are expected to remain generally
southwesterly. There may be a period of gusts into the 20-25kt
range mid/late Monday afternoon.

Patchy fog will be possible overnight into early Monday morning.
Low confidence for how widespread the fog may become and how low
the visibilities may drop. For now, have added tempo mention at
RFD/DPA. cms

&&

.LOT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...Flood Watch until 4 AM CDT Monday for ILZ003-ILZ004-ILZ005-
     ILZ006-ILZ008-ILZ010-ILZ011-ILZ012-ILZ013-ILZ019-ILZ020-
     ILZ021-ILZ023-ILZ103-ILZ104-ILZ105-ILZ106-ILZ107-ILZ108.

IN...Flood Watch until 4 AM CDT Monday for INZ001-INZ002.

LM...None.

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 14, 3:01 PM CST, 4 hours 29 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
401 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002-
010-011-019-152115-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
401 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024 /501 PM EDT Sun Jul 14 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 2 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk...up to 70 mph.
     Level 2 of 5 Flash Flooding Risk.
     Level 1 of 5 Large Hail Risk...up to quarter size.

DISCUSSION...

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms will move across
the area through this evening. Damaging winds are expected to be
the primary severe hazard, though large hail and tornadoes will
also be possible. Torrential downpours may produce flash flooding.
If notable heavy rain occurs over the most hard hit areas from
Saturday night along with the most heavily urbanized portions of
the Chicago metro, significant flash flooding may develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Monday...
  Significant Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 3 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
     Level 2 of 4 Flash Flooding Risk.
  Elevated Excessive Heat Risk.
Tuesday...
  Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk south of Kankakee River.
     Level 1 of 4 Flash Flooding Risk well east of I-57.
Wednesday...
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk well south of I-80.

DISCUSSION...

Dangerous heat with heat indices in excess of 105 degrees is
possible on Monday.

Another round of scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms is
expected late Monday afternoon through the evening. Damaging to
destructive wind gusts, tornadoes, and isolated large hail will
all be possible. Torrential downpours may again cause flash
flooding.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible again on Tuesday afternoon,
primarily near and southeast of I-55, which may be accompanied by
an isolated severe weather and flash flooding threat.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 Spotters will likely be needed this evening through early overnight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

  Moving toward the east southeast at 40 mph.

LMZ740>745-152115-
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL-
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL-
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL-
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN-Gary to Burns Harbor IN-
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN-
401 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Illinois
nearshore waters of Lake Michigan and the Indiana nearshore
waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

   Elevated Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 2 of 5 Thunderstorm Wind Gust Risk...up to 60 knots.
     Level 1 of 5 Hail Risk...up to quarter size.
     Level 1 of 5 Thunderstorm Waterspout Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Monday...
  Significant Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
     Level 3 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
  Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

Castro

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Jul 14, 2:08 PM CST, 5 hours 22 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Chicago IL
308 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     Rain             3 ENE Rockford Airport  42.22N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M4.85 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILCHERR15.

&&

RO

Local storm report, Jul 14, 2:09 PM CST, 5 hours 21 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Chicago IL
309 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     Rain             2 ENE Rockford          42.28N 89.06W
07/14/2024  M6.24 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF128.

&&

RO

Local storm report, Jul 14, 2:11 PM CST, 5 hours 19 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Chicago IL
311 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     Rain             3 SSE Loves Park        42.28N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M5.69 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF217.

&&

RO

Local storm report, Jul 14, 2:14 PM CST, 5 hours 16 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Chicago IL
314 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     Rain             2 WNW Loves Park        42.32N 89.09W
07/14/2024  M4.87 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station IL-WN-48 4 NNW Rockford.

0630 AM     Rain             3 WSW Rockford          42.25N 89.15W
07/14/2024  M3.81 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station IL-WN-40 Rockford 3 WSW.

&&

Local storm report, Jul 14, 2:40 PM CST, 4 hours 50 minutes before

Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Chicago IL
340 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1025 PM     Hail             Belvidere               42.26N 88.84W
07/13/2024  E0.75 Inch       Boone              IL   Trained Spotter

            Pea to penny size hail.

1039 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Rockford           42.26N 89.09W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Tree downed onto roadway at Kishwaukee
            Street and 3rd Avenue. Time estimated from
            radar.

1047 PM     Flood            1 NW Belvidere          42.27N 88.85W
07/13/2024                   Boone              IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Street/road flooding.

1125 PM     Flash Flood      3 ESE Rockford          42.25N 89.03W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near Eastmoreland Avenue and
            Broadway in Rockford due to flash flooding.

1130 PM     Rain             Loves Park              42.31N 89.06W
07/13/2024  M4.00 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports 4 inches of rain in
            one hour from approximately 1030 PM to 1130
            PM.

1132 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Rockford          42.29N 89.09W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Water rescue near Auburn Street and and
            Huffman Boulevard in Rockford due to flash
            flooding.

1133 PM     Flood            2 SSW Sleepy Hollow     42.06N 88.33W
07/13/2024                   Kane               IL   Public

            Multiple public reports of street flooding
            in and near Elgin.

1136 PM     Flash Flood      2 SE Rockford           42.25N 89.06W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue reported at Broadway and
            Woodruff Ave.

1140 PM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.06W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Multiple vehicles stuck in floodwaters along
            Charles Street near Rockford Avenue in
            Rockford.

1145 PM     Flash Flood      1 N Rockford            42.28N 89.10W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Possible flooding of residence near Whitman
            Street and Rockton Avenue in Rockford.

1145 PM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.05W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near Charles Street and 22nd
            Street in Rockford due to flash flooding.

1149 PM     Flash Flood      4 SE Rockford           42.24N 89.04W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue reported at Green Dale Drive
            and Ashbrook Drive.

1149 PM     Flash Flood      2 S Loves Park          42.29N 89.06W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue reported at Spring Creek Road
            and North 2nd Street.

1155 PM     Flash Flood      2 S Rockford            42.24N 89.09W
07/13/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Public report of street flooding in south
            Rockford. Relayed via mping.

1200 AM     Flood            Villa Park              41.89N 87.98W
07/14/2024                   DuPage             IL   Emergency Mngr

            Street flooding up to 6 inches depth in
            Villa Park.

1205 AM     Flash Flood      1 WNW Cherry Valley     42.24N 88.98W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Photo shared to social media shows water
            flowing over Charles Street at Perryville
            Road between Cherry Valley and Rockford due
            to flooding from unnamed creek.

1206 AM     Rain             1 W Cherry Valley       42.24N 88.98W
07/14/2024  M4.06 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Trained Spotter

            Trained spotter reports 4.06 inches of rain
            so far west of Cherry Valley.

1207 AM     Flash Flood      3 W Cherry Valley       42.24N 89.02W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Drainage ditch near Harrison Avenue and
            Alpine Road overlfowing in southeast
            Rockford. Public report of 5 inches of rain
            so far, with rainfall began about 1035 PM.

1213 AM     Flash Flood      1 W Loves Park          42.32N 89.08W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near Riverside Boulevard and
            Latham Street due to flash flooding in
            Rockford.

1230 AM     Flash Flood      3 WNW Cherry Valley     42.26N 89.01W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Public report of flooded residences near
            Javelin Drive and Woodridge Driive in
            Rockford. Also damage to nearby parking lot
            pavement. Time estimated by radar and nearby
            reports.

1230 AM     Flash Flood      3 SSE Loves Park        42.28N 89.04W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near Chelsea Avenue and Arden
            Court in Rockford due to flash flooding.

1233 AM     Flash Flood      2 S Rockford            42.24N 89.09W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Kishwaukee Street impassable at 23rd Avenue
            due to flood waters.

1240 AM     Flash Flood      1 ENE Elmhurst          41.91N 87.92W
07/14/2024                   DuPage             IL   Public

            Report on social media of North Avenue
            flooded with several feet of water near
            I-290.

1240 AM     Flood            1 SW Chicago Loop       41.87N 87.64W
07/14/2024                   Cook               IL   Public

            Report on social media of water covering
            multiple lanes of I-90 near Roosevelt Road
            in Chicago.

1240 AM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.06W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Corrects location of previous flash flood
            report from 2 NNW Cherry Valley. Multiple
            public reports of several cars and an
            ambulance stuck in flood waters near Sams
            Pizza on Charles Street.

1245 AM     Flood            1 S South Lawndale - Ch 41.83N 87.72W
07/14/2024                   Cook               IL   Public

            Standing water on at least some lanes of
            I-55 near Pulaski Road.

1254 AM     Rain             3 ENE Rockford Airport  42.22N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M4.73 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Privatge weather station KILCHERR15 reported
            4.73 inches of rain so far since 10 PM.

1255 AM     Flash Flood      2 E Rockford            42.27N 89.06W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Video showing several inches of water on
            State Street just west of Rockford Avenue.

0100 AM     Flash Flood      1 ESE Rockford          42.27N 89.08W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water entering a few structures near
            downtown Rockford including along Benton
            Street and State Street.

0100 AM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.05W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            A video shared via social media shows a car
            submerged in floodwater in the Schnucks
            parking lot off of Charles St.

0105 AM     Flash Flood      3 NW Cherry Valley      42.27N 88.99W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near State Street and Trainer
            Road in Rockford due to flash flooding.

0106 AM     Rain             3 WNW Cherry Valley     42.25N 89.02W
07/14/2024  M5.03 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Private weather station KILROCKF122 reported
            5.03 inches of rain so far since 10 PM.

0111 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NNE DeKalb            41.97N 88.74W
07/14/2024                   De Kalb            IL   Trained Spotter

            Reasonably healthy 12 inch diameter tree
            downed just south of 1st Street and Bethany
            Road.

0111 AM     Flash Flood      3 E Rockford            42.26N 89.04W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue reported at Don Carter Lanes on
            State Street.

0115 AM     Flood            1 NNW Greater Grand Cro 41.77N 87.63W
07/14/2024                   Cook               IL   Public

            Relayed via social media, the left express
            lane of I-90/94 was flooded near 67th St.

0119 AM     Flash Flood      2 NW Rockford           42.29N 89.12W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue near Auburn Street and Central
            Avenue in Rockford due to flash flooding.

0122 AM     Flash Flood      2 NNW Rockford          42.30N 89.11W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Public

            Water rescue on the 3400 block of Garfield
            Dr due to flash flooding.

0124 AM     Flash Flood      4 WSW Cherry Valley     42.22N 89.03W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Water rescue reported at Sandy Hollow Road
            and Alpine Road.

0125 AM     Flood            1 NW Pullman - Chicago  41.71N 87.61W
07/14/2024                   Cook               IL   Public

            Report via social media of flooding across
            all lanes of I-94 at Cottage Grove in
            Chicago.

0134 AM     Rain             3 WNW Rockford          42.28N 89.15W
07/14/2024  M6.15 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Private weather station KILROCKF160 reported
            6.15 inches rain so far since 10 PM.

0137 AM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.06W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Several water rescues reported on the 600
            block of St. Louis Avenue.

0140 AM     Flash Flood      2 NNW Rockford          42.29N 89.11W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Numerous homes surrounded by water due to
            flash flooding along Northwest Drainage
            Ditch in northwest Rockford. Water rescues
            via boat ongoing.

0143 AM     Flash Flood      2 SE Rockford           42.26N 89.07W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Flood waters up to houses doorways on the
            1000 block of 14th Street. Residents being
            evacuated.

0145 AM     Rain             1 W Cherry Valley       42.24N 88.98W
07/14/2024  M5.39 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Trained Spotter

            Rainfall total observed by trained spotter
            between 10:12 PM and 1:45 AM.

0145 AM     Flash Flood      2 ESE Rockford          42.26N 89.07W
07/14/2024                   Winnebago          IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Multiple homes surrounded by water from
            flash flooding of Keith Creek between 11th
            Street and 18th Street in Rockford.

0312 AM     Rain             2 NW Cherry Valley      42.26N 88.99W
07/14/2024  M5.50 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Private weather station KILROCKF188 reported
            5.5 inches of rain.

0316 AM     Rain             3 SSE Loves Park        42.28N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M5.62 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Private weather station KILROCKF217 reported
            5.62 inches of rainfall.

0320 AM     Rain             2 WSW Cherry Valley     42.23N 89.00W
07/14/2024  M5.35 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Public

            Private weather station KILROCKF201 reported
            5.35 inches of rainfall.

0329 AM     Marine Tstm Wind 2 NE Navy Pier          41.92N 87.57W
07/14/2024  M51 MPH          LMZ741             IL   C-Man Station

0630 AM     Rain             3 WSW Rockford          42.25N 89.15W
07/14/2024  M3.81 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station IL-WN-40 Rockford 3 WSW.

0635 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SW Oregon             42.00N 89.35W
07/14/2024                   Ogle               IL   Trained Spotter

            Trees downed onto power lines along Pines
            Road west of Oregon.

0700 AM     Rain             2 WNW Loves Park        42.32N 89.09W
07/14/2024  M4.87 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Cocorahs

            Cocorahs station IL-WN-48 4 NNW Rockford.

0716 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     6 SE Ashton             41.80N 89.16W
07/14/2024  M41 MPH          Lee                IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a gust of
            41 mph.

0727 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SE Compton            41.68N 89.06W
07/14/2024  M43 MPH          Lee                IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a gust of
            43 mph.

0730 AM     Flood            3 NNE Fairdale          42.14N 88.90W
07/14/2024                   De Kalb            IL   Public

            Photo shared on social media shows roadway
            flooding due to Trimble Run near Irene Road
            and McNeal Road northwest of Kirkland.
            Relayed by broadcast media.

0742 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NNE Leland            41.66N 88.78W
07/14/2024  M45 MPH          De Kalb            IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a gust of
            45 mph.

0745 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WSW Leland            41.59N 88.85W
07/14/2024  M46 MPH          La Salle           IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 46 mph.

0756 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Leland                  41.61N 88.80W
07/14/2024  M42 MPH          La Salle           IL   Public

            Personal weather station record a wind gust
            of 42 mph.

0811 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 ENE Norway            41.48N 88.62W
07/14/2024  M45 MPH          La Salle           IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 45 mph.

0813 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NE Marseilles         41.36N 88.66W
07/14/2024  M41 MPH          La Salle           IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 41 mph.

0829 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 ENE Minooka           41.46N 88.25W
07/14/2024  M42 MPH          Will               IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 42 mph.

0832 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 WSW Minooka           41.45N 88.28W
07/14/2024  M43 MPH          Grundy             IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 43 mph.

0832 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 SW Minooka            41.43N 88.29W
07/14/2024  M40 MPH          Grundy             IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 40 mph.

0839 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 W Joliet              41.53N 88.10W
07/14/2024                   Will               IL   Trained Spotter

            Multiple reports of tree damage across the
            west side of Joliet, including snapped trees
            and downed limbs. Time estimated from radar.

0840 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 N Rockdale            41.53N 88.12W
07/14/2024  E60 MPH          Will               IL   Trained Spotter

            Several branches down and lost power.

0843 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Joliet                  41.53N 88.08W
07/14/2024                   Will               IL   Emergency Mngr

            Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from
            Joliet. Photos relayed by EM show about half
            of the roof blown off the Illinois Rock and
            Roll Museum. The roof and roofing material
            was blown to the southeast. Time estimated
            based on radar.

0853 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     2 NNW Manhattan         41.45N 88.00W
07/14/2024  M43 MPH          Will               IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 42 mph.

0855 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 SSE Symerton          41.29N 88.04W
07/14/2024  M40 MPH          Will               IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 40 mph.

0900 AM     Rain             3 WNW Rockford          42.28N 89.15W
07/14/2024  M6.30 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF47.

0900 AM     Rain             2 ENE Rockford          42.28N 89.06W
07/14/2024  M6.24 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF128.

0900 AM     Rain             3 WNW Cherry Valley     42.26N 89.01W
07/14/2024  M5.74 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Amateur Radio

0900 AM     Rain             3 SSE Loves Park        42.28N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M5.69 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF217.

0900 AM     Rain             2 NW Cherry Valley      42.26N 88.99W
07/14/2024  M5.66 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF188.

0900 AM     Rain             2 WSW Cherry Valley     42.23N 89.00W
07/14/2024  M5.54 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF201.

0900 AM     Rain             2 WNW Cherry Valley     42.25N 89.00W
07/14/2024  M5.31 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF215.

0900 AM     Rain             3 WNW Cherry Valley     42.25N 89.02W
07/14/2024  M5.30 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF122.

0900 AM     Rain             3 ENE Winnebago         42.28N 89.18W
07/14/2024  M4.95 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILWINNE48.

0900 AM     Rain             3 ENE Rockford Airport  42.22N 89.04W
07/14/2024  M4.85 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILCHERR15.

0900 AM     Rain             4 N Herbert             42.21N 88.78W
07/14/2024  M4.80 Inch       Boone              IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILBELVI57.

0900 AM     Rain             2 WNW Loves Park        42.32N 89.10W
07/14/2024  M4.48 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF141.

0900 AM     Rain             3 WNW Loves Park        42.33N 89.11W
07/14/2024  M4.45 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF164.

0900 AM     Rain             3 E Loves Park          42.31N 89.01W
07/14/2024  M4.22 Inch       Winnebago          IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILROCKF125.

0900 AM     Rain             5 SSW Marengo           42.19N 88.64W
07/14/2024  M4.21 Inch       McHenry            IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILMAREN25.

0900 AM     Rain             3 SW Herbert            42.13N 88.82W
07/14/2024  M4.13 Inch       De Kalb            IL   Mesonet

            Event total from personal weather station
            KILKINGS11.

0925 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Grant Park              41.24N 87.65W
07/14/2024  M49 MPH          Kankakee           IL   Public

            Personal weather station recorded a wind
            gust of 49 mph. Site ID: KILGRANT12.

0925 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Grant Park          41.24N 87.63W
07/14/2024                   Kankakee           IL   Trained Spotter

            Trees and large tree limbs downed in and
            near Grant Park. Patches of corn also
            flattened east of Grant Park.

0939 AM     Tstm Wnd Gst     1 NW Lowell             41.30N 87.44W
07/14/2024  M60 MPH          Lake               IN   Trained Spotter

            Measured on a personal weather station.

&&

Special weather statement, Jul 14, 7:01 PM CST, 29 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
801 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

ILZ004-150130-
Boone IL-
801 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN BOONE COUNTY THROUGH
830 PM CDT...

At 800 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Belvidere, moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include...
Belvidere.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
north central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4216 8891 4223 8894 4234 8878 4217 8872
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 242DEG 10KT 4222 8888

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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56 thunderstorm wind, 12 tornado, 5 flood, 4 flash flood, 2 heavy rain. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Winnebago

When: July 14, 7:30 PM CST to 10:00 PM CST
Where: Winnebago County, 1.08 mi W of Winnebago to 0.41 mi N of Alworth
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 42.273, -89.251

Multiple reports of roadway flooding were received.

Flash Flood, Winnebago

When: July 14, 7:45 PM CST to 10:55 PM CST
Where: Winnebago County, 1.48 mi ENE of Wempleton to 0.98 mi WSW of Woodcrest
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.347, -89.172

Thunderstorms producing torrential rainfall moved across southern Winnebago County and Rockford during the evening of July 14th producing significant flash flooding. Street flooding with stalled vehicles were reported all across Rockford. Multiple cars were flooded along roadways near the Alpine Dam where water levels reached two feet below the spillway. Widespread street flooding was reported near Gorham Place and Barrington Road and also near 11th Street and Broadway Street. Significant erosion occurred near roadways and parking lots at the Swedish American Hospital on State Street. Numerous basements were flooded.

Tornado, Ogle

When: July 14, 7:58 PM CST to 7:59 PM CST
Where: Ogle County, 4.32 mi ESE of Lindenwood to 4.76 mi ESE of Lindenwood
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.4 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: De Kalb, Il (LOT)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 42.030, -88.950

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 75 mph touched down in far eastern Ogle County, just southwest of Esmond producing mainly crop damage before it quickly crossed into De Kalb County.

Tornado, De Kalb

When: July 14, 7:59 PM CST to 8:02 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.63 mi WSW of Esmond to 2.43 mi ESE of Esmond
Rating: EF0
Path length: 3 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 42.028, -88.942

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 75 mph touched down in far eastern Ogle County southwest of Esmond and quickly crossed into De Kalb County. Tree and crop damage occurred along the path. Trees were uprooted just east of Esmond Road. One farm outbuilding was destroyed just east of McQueen Road and the tornado ended in a field just southeast of this location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ogle

When: July 14, 7:59 PM CST
Where: Ogle County, 0.97 mi NE of Rochelle
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.932, -89.059

A tree was blown down on Parkview Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Ogle

When: July 14, 8:01 PM CST
Where: Ogle County, 1.38 mi N of Creston
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.950, -88.965

A tree was blown down on Twombly Road, one quarter mile from Woodlawn Road.

Flood, Boone

When: July 14, 8:10 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where: Boone County, 0.98 mi ENE of Belvidere to 1.58 mi ENE of Belvidere
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 42.255, -88.832

Two to three inches of water caused lane blockage on Logan Avenue from East Avenue to Jamestown Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 14, 8:13 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.44 mi SW of Dekalb
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.926, -88.757

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down between 1st Street and the railroad tracks, just north of Taylor Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When: July 14, 8:14 PM CST
Where: McHenry County, Marengo
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.250, -88.600

Roads were blocked due to trees and power lines that were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 14, 8:16 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, Sycamore
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 41.980, -88.680

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 14, 8:16 PM CST to 8:17 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.24 mi WSW of Cortland to 0.41 mi ESE of Cortland
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.919, -88.695

Widespread wind damage was reported across southern portions of Cortland including trees, tree limbs and power lines blown down. Fascia was partly peeled off the police station and the flag pole was bent over. Fascia was also peeled off of two townhouses. Southwest facing doors on a small discount store were removed and blown onto Somonauk Road, the doors were locked. Two campers were rolled over. Multiple trees were blown down at a cemetery. Tree and fence damage was also reported along Chestnut Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:25 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.69 mi N of Maple Park
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.910, -88.600

A roof was blown off of a house, a greenhouse was damaged and several trees were blown down. Other tree limbs and power lines were blown down nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 14, 8:25 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, 2.63 mi N of Maple Park
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.938, -88.602

The top of a silo was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:26 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 2.25 mi NE of Maple Park
Measured: 74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.925, -88.572

Over 20 trees that were 25 feet tall were snapped in the middle. A staked playground set was launched over 100 feet. Wheat in an adjacent field was flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:27 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 3.36 mi N of Richardson
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.018, -88.591

A tree was blown down blocking Marcy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:28 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.39 mi WNW of Virgil
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.953, -88.537

A tree and power lines were blown down onto Meredith Road.

Tornado, Kane

When: July 14, 8:28 PM CST to 8:40 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 2.19 mi SSW of Virgil to 1.84 mi E of La Fox
Rating: EF1
Path length: 9 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.919, -88.540

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph touched down just northwest of the intersection of McNulty Road and Meredith Road, where crop damage was evident in high resolution satellite imagery. The tornado moved southeast producing tree damage and then began moving to the east as it moved through Elburn where trees were blown down and damage occurred to a few farm buildings and houses. The tornado moved to the east northeast after passing Elburn and destroyed a metal farm building at an equestrian center. Several trees were blown down and several 2x4 boards were driven at least one foot into the ground. It is at this location where the tornado was likely at peak intensity. The tornado ended halfway between Brundige Road and Peck Road, south of Route 38.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:30 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.68 mi SW of Burlington
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.042, -88.548

Numerous trees were blown down blocking Peplow Road. Tree limbs were also blown down onto power lines. At least one power line was on fire.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:30 PM CST to 8:31 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.76 mi W of Burlington to Burlington
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.050, -88.555

Numerous trees were blown down blocking roads. One tree fell onto a house and cars on Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:32 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.8 mi N of Richardson
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.982, -88.581

A large tree was blown down blocking Ramm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:32 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.98 mi E of Elburn
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.880, -88.451

Tree limbs and a small tree were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:33 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.27 mi WSW of Elburn
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.874, -88.493

A tree and power lines were blown down on an occupied vehicle on Schneider Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:34 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.23 mi ENE of Lily Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.960, -88.460

A large tree limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:36 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.21 mi ENE of Elburn
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.885, -88.447

A house lost part of its roof and chimney on Stargrass Lane. Another house was damaged after a gazebo was blown into it.

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When: July 14, 8:39 PM CST
Where: McHenry County, Lake in the Hills
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.180, -88.330

Roads were blocked due to trees and power lines that were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:40 PM CST
Where: Kane County, Campton Hills
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.960, -88.410

Tree limbs were snapped and fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When: July 14, 8:41 PM CST
Where: McHenry County, Crystal Lake
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.240, -88.320

Roads were blocked due to trees and power lines that were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:42 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.81 mi SSE of Campton Hills
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.935, -88.401

Utility poles and power lines were blown down blocking LaFox Road near School Road.

Tornado, Kane

When: July 14, 8:43 PM CST to 8:44 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.49 mi NW of Geneva to 0.73 mi NW of Geneva
Rating: EF0
Path length: 0.8 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.904, -88.352

A brief tornado with estimated peak winds of 80 mph touched down just northwest of Route 38, about halfway between Peck Road and Randall Road. The tornado moved southeast causing roof damage to a self storage building, damaging a greenhouse and tossing shopping cart corrals around at a grocery store. A light pole was knocked over and several trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado ended just northeast of the intersection of Randall Road and Bricher Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:43 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 2.3 mi NE of La Fox
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.917, -88.384

Utility poles were blown down near Loretta Drive. Numerous trees were blown down into roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind, McHenry

When: July 14, 8:44 PM CST
Where: McHenry County, 2.07 mi SE of Algonquin
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 42.150, -88.260

A tree was uprooted in the Algonquin Lakes Subdivision near Algonquin Road and Lake Cook Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:45 PM CST to 8:47 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 2.61 mi NE of La Fox to 1.58 mi NW of Geneva
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.915, -88.372

A corridor of significant tree damage occurred on the far west side of St. Charles where trees were snapped or uprooted and numerous tree limbs were blown down, roughly between Campton Hills Road and Route 38.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:46 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.75 mi WNW of Geneva
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.903, -88.359

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph at Route 38 and Peck Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:48 PM CST to 8:49 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.49 mi N of Geneva to 0.5 mi NE of Geneva
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.897, -88.329

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down in Geneva, just northeast of Route 38.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:50 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 0.68 mi S of St Charles
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.900, -88.308

A tree was blown down onto an apartment, causing damage to its roof.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:51 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.66 mi ESE of St Charles
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.900, -88.281

A one foot diameter tree was snapped at its base.

Thunderstorm Wind, Du Page

When: July 14, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, (Dpa) Dupage Airport
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 41.900, -88.250

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:53 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 2.66 mi ESE of St Charles
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.900, -88.260

Several trees and corn crops were damaged just west of the DuPage Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Du Page

When: July 14, 8:55 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 0.73 mi NNW of West Chicago
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.890, -88.206

A large tree limb was blown down on Fremont Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Du Page

When: July 14, 8:56 PM CST to 8:57 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 0.77 mi N of West Chicago to 0.78 mi N of West Chicago
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.891, -88.199

A roughly 2 foot diameter tree was blown down in the 700 block of Elmwood Avenue, blocking the road. A 14 inch diameter tree limb was blown down just south of Elmwood Avenue. A 6 to 8 inch diameter tree limb was blown down in the 500 block of Elite Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kane

When: July 14, 8:59 PM CST
Where: Kane County, 1.24 mi SSE of Big Rock
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.743, -88.541

A light pole was leaning over Granart Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, De Kalb

When: July 14, 9:00 PM CST
Where: De Kalb County, 0.57 mi NW of Sandwich
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.656, -88.628

A tree was blown down on Castle Street south of Pleasant Avenue.

Heavy Rain, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:00 PM CST to 9:30 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 1.71 mi SE of Naperville
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 41.750, -88.131

Measured rainfall of 2.00 inches was reported in 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kendall

When: July 14, 9:09 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, 0.25 mi NE of Yorkville
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.642, -88.447

A tree was blown down near Route 47 and Hydraulic Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:10 PM CST to 9:11 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, Woodridge
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 41.750, -88.050

Wind gusts were estimated to be at least 60 mph. Tree limbs 6 to 12 inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kendall

When: July 14, 9:12 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, 1.73 mi SE of Yorkville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.620, -88.430

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 69 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kendall

When: July 14, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Kendall County, 1.75 mi N of Plainfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.665, -88.270

A tree was blown down blocking Stewart Road and Scotch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:15 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 1.24 mi NW of Glen Ellyn
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 41.890, -88.090

A 10 inch diameter tree limb was blown down.

Flash Flood, Winnebago

When: July 14, 9:15 PM CST to 9:20 PM CST
Where: Winnebago County, 1.26 mi ESE of Rockford to 1.59 mi ESE of Rockford
Cause: Heavy Rain
Deaths: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries: 1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 42.262, -89.058

Around 2115 CST, a pickup truck with two people inside attempted to drive through moving flood waters in a parking lot due to flash flooding of Keith Creek near Charles Street and 22nd Street. The pickup truck was swept away by the flood waters. The driver was able to escape but was swept underneath a culvert at 22nd Street before being rescued. A 76 year old passenger became trapped in the pickup truck and drowned.

Flood, Cook

When: July 14, 9:20 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 1.44 mi SW of Bartlett to 1.38 mi W of (O6c) Schaumburg Regional Airport
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.987, -88.202

Multiple reports of street flooding were received from Bartlett and Hanover Park including 3 inches of standing water on North Avenue just west of Route 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lake

When: July 14, 9:20 PM CST to 9:21 PM CST
Where: Lake County, 1.02 mi SSW of Waukegan to 1 mi S of Waukegan
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 42.346, -87.845

A microburst caused extensive tree damage between May Street to the north and 8th Street to the south and Jackson Street to the west and McAlister Street to the east. Trees fell on homes and cars causing damage and several roadways were blocked.

Tornado, Cook

When: July 14, 9:23 PM CST to 9:33 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.81 mi ENE of Western Springs to 0.44 mi ENE of Cicero
Rating: EF0
Path length: 7.4 mi
Path width: 250 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.815, -87.886

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 75 mph touched down near 41st Street and Poplar Place in La Grange and moved northeast through Brookfield, Riverside and Berwyn before ending just northeast of the intersection of Cermak Road and Laramie Road. Damage along the tornado's path was entirely confined to trees.

Flash Flood, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:25 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 0.62 mi SSE of Wheaton to 0.84 mi SSE of Wheaton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 41.861, -88.108

Main Street was impassable with approximately 10 inches of water between Indiana Street and Roosevelt Road.

Flash Flood, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:25 PM CST to 11:45 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 3.11 mi S of Aurora to 3.04 mi S of Aurora
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.725, -88.262

Multiple reports of street flooding were received from southwest Naperville.

Flood, Du Page

When: July 14, 9:25 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
Where: Du Page County, 1.15 mi N of Naperville to 1.16 mi N of Naperville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 41.787, -88.150

A photo shared on social media showed street flooding near Ogden Avenue and Main Street.

Tornado, Cook

When: July 14, 9:33 PM CST to 9:43 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.79 mi NNE of (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport to 0.67 mi NE of Kenwood
Rating: EF0
Path length: 8 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.790, -87.743

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 85 mph began on the northeast side of Midway Airport and moved northeast across West Elsdon, Gage Park, New City, and Fuller Park where it primarily caused tree and minor roof damage. The tornado crossed Interstate 90/94 producing additional tree damage as it moved through the Grand Boulevard and Kenwood neighborhoods. Numerous large tree limbs and several trees were blown down near 48th Street and State Street. The tornado crossed Lake Shore Drive and then moved out over Lake Michigan as a waterspout.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:34 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 1.03 mi W of Burbank
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) measured gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.740, -87.780

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:34 PM CST
Where: Cook County, (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 41.780, -87.750

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:34 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.42 mi NE of (Mdw) Chicago Midway Airport
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.784, -87.744

Surveillance video at Midway Airport showed a 737 airplane was turned clockwise 90 degrees by straight line winds, causing its left wing to slam into the jet bridge it was parked at. The top of a nearby sound barrier was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:35 PM CST
Where: Cook County, Belmont Cragin
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 41.930, -87.770

Photos and videos showed several uprooted trees.

Tornado, Cook

When: July 14, 9:40 PM CST to 9:44 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.34 mi ESE of Englewood to 0.61 mi E of Jackson Park
Rating: EF0
Path length: 3.6 mi
Path width: 200 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.768, -87.634

A tornado with estimated peak winds of 80 mph began near Harvard Avenue between 69th Street and 70th Street near the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. The tornado moved northeast crossing Interstate 94 then crossed Interstate 90, where a railroad car was reported to be knocked over. A roof was damaged on a building near 68th Street and Rhodes Avenue with debris scattered onto the street. The tornado continued across the Woodlawn and Jackson Park neighborhoods of Chicago where numerous trees were damaged, some snapped, some uprooted. Minor roof damage was also reported. A large tree was uprooted and fell onto two houses in the 6600 block of South University Avenue. A large tree was snapped and fell onto a roadway near Marquette Road and Kimbark Avenue. The tornado moved out over Lake Michigan as a waterspout near the 63rd Street Beach.

Heavy Rain, Cook

When: July 14, 9:42 PM CST to 9:52 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 1.03 mi W of Burbank
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 41.740, -87.780

Measured rainfall of 0.80 inches was reported in 10 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:44 PM CST
Where: Cook County, Lakeview
Measured: 51 kt (59 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 41.940, -87.660

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, La Salle

When: July 14, 9:44 PM CST to 9:46 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, 0.46 mi WNW of Earlville to 0.88 mi SE of Earlville
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.593, -88.928

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout Earlville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:44 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.49 mi WNW of Bucktown
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 41.922, -87.689

A large tree limb was blown down damaging a car in the 2200 block of North Campbell Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:45 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 0.86 mi NE of Avondale
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 41.950, -87.690

A private weather station measured a wind gust to 58 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cook

When: July 14, 9:49 PM CST
Where: Cook County, 1.03 mi ENE of Lakeview
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 41.946, -87.642

A large tree was snapped and blocking Stratford Place near Lake Shore Drive. A light pole was also bent over causing minor damage to a parked car.

Thunderstorm Wind, La Salle

When: July 14, 10:45 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, (Vys) Illinois Valley Regional Airport
Measured: 58 kt (67 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 41.350, -89.150

Thunderstorm Wind, La Salle

When: July 14, 10:47 PM CST to 10:49 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, 1 mi WNW of Peru to 1 mi ESE of Peru
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 41.336, -89.148

Trees and power lines were blown down throughout Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind, La Salle

When: July 14, 10:48 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, 0.17 mi ENE of La Salle
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 41.331, -89.097

Tree limbs were blown down in the 600 block of Fourth Street and along Route 351. Utility poles were also blown down in an alley.

Flood, Winnebago

When: July 14, 10:55 PM CST to July 15, 4:30 AM CST
Where: Winnebago County, 1.48 mi ENE of Wempleton to 0.98 mi WSW of Woodcrest
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 42.347, -89.172

After torrential rainfall and flash flooding during the late evening of July 14th, flooding continued across Rockford and surrounding areas through the early morning of July 15th.

Tornado, La Salle

When: July 14, 11:02 PM CST to 11:04 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, 1.14 mi NE of Leeds to 3.11 mi E of Leeds
Rating: EFU
Path length: 2.2 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Continued into: Livingston, Il (LOT)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.029, -88.972

High resolution satellite imagery showed a tornado began near the intersection of N 7th Road and E 10th Road and moved east southeast causing damage to crops. The damage was most pronounced at the start of the tornado between E 10th Road and E 11th Road, where a clear and continuous damage path was evident in the crops. The tornado crossed into Livingston County just south of Prairie Creek. Since the only known damage from this tornado was to crops, it was assigned the EF-U (unknown) rating.

Tornado, La Salle

When: July 14, 11:03 PM CST to 11:05 PM CST
Where: La Salle County, 2.1 mi SSE of Leeds to 1.93 mi NNE of Dana
Rating: EFU
Path length: 2.1 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: Livingston, Il (LOT)
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 40.994, -88.969

High resolution satellite imagery showed a tornado that touched down near E 10th Road between N 4th Road and N 5th Road and then moved southeast damaging only crops. The tornado crossed into Livingston County just south of N 4th Road. Since the only known damage from this tornado was to crops, it was assigned the EF-U (unknown) rating.

Tornado, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:04 PM CST to 11:06 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, 3.12 mi WNW of Long Point to 1.67 mi NNW of Long Point
Rating: EFU
Path length: 2 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.024, -88.931

High resolution satellite imagery showed a tornado which began in La Salle County and crossed into Livingston County just south of Prairie Creek. The only damage was to crops, which became more sporadic and subtle along the path in Livingston County. The last instance of crop damage appeared to occur just west of N 200 East Road and south of E 2800 North Road. Since the only known damage from this tornado was to crops, it was assigned the EF-U (unknown) rating.

Tornado, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:05 PM CST to 11:07 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, 2.87 mi WSW of Long Point to 2.43 mi SSW of Long Point
Rating: EFU
Path length: 1.8 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 40.984, -88.931

High resolution satellite imagery showed a tornado which began in La Salle County and crossed into Livingston County just south of N 4th Road. The only damage was to crops, with the last instance of crop damage just south of E 2400 North Road between N 100 East Road and N 200 East Road. Since the only known damage from this tornado was to crops, it was assigned the EF-U (unknown) rating.

Tornado, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:06 PM CST to 11:08 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, 1.3 mi WSW of Ancona to 1.46 mi SSE of Ancona
Rating: EFU
Path length: 1.9 mi
Path width: 225 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 41.031, -88.892

High resolution satellite imagery showed a tornado touched down near the intersection of N 200 East Road and E 2800 North Road. This tornado moved southeast damaging only crops along its path. The tornado ended just west of N 400 East Road. Since the only known damage from this tornado was to crops, it was assigned the EF-U (unknown) rating.

Thunderstorm Wind, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:18 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, Cornell
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 40.990, -88.730

Several trees were snapped and several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:29 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, (Pnt) Pontiac Municipal Airport
Measured: 56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 40.920, -88.620

Thunderstorm Wind, Livingston

When: July 14, 11:49 PM CST
Where: Livingston County, 0.22 mi NNW of Chatsworth
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 40.753, -88.292

Large tree limbs were blown down and large metal sheets were removed from a farm outbuilding.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

Event	Date	Age	Sex	Where	Kind
Flash Flood, Winnebago	2024-07-14	76	Male	Vehicle/Towed Trailer	Direct

What these are

Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Heavy Rain: Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1192168, 1192034, 1190469, 1190473, 1191244, 1191245, 1187080, 1191546, 1191670, 1191275, 1191537, 1191286, 1191942, 1191925, 1184382, 1184386, 1190480, 1184379, 1184383, 1184390, 1191866, 1191268, 1191943, 1191517, 1191693, 1191525, 1191692, 1191293, 1190542, 1191294, 1191258, 1191902, 1191317, 1191921, 1191613, 1191566, 1191231, 1191263, 1191223, 1191213, and more.