Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Illinois, July 15 to 16, 2024

Extensive tree and power line damage occurred across the southern half of Galesburg.

Corn Belt Energy reported extensive tree and power line damage in the Oak Run area.

Several large trees were snapped at the base.

Report from mPING, damage to tree limbs and power poles.

This short tornado touched down two miles north of Williamsfield, west of North State Route 180, and moved southeast for one mile while producing significant tree damage along Route 180 and in the field to the east. Many of the trees were blocking Route 180. The tornado lifted just south of County Road 1660 North.

A tree fell onto an RV that was parked on a property off Cedar Bluff Road near the Spoon River south of Elmore. Nearly a week later, on July 23, 2024, a 77-year old man from New York was reported missing after last being seen in his RV. Law enforcement found that his cell phone last used a phone tower near Elmore, and began search operations. The man was found later on July 23 in the brush near the Spoon River, in the vicinity of the damaged RV. He was still breathing but unresponsive, and despite life-saving medical efforts he succumbed to his ailments and was pronounced deceased on July 23.

Trees and power poles blown down.

A small outbuilding was destroyed. 71 mph winds were measured less than a mile away.

The tornado began in Monica, damaging a couple of roofs and trees in that area. It then progressed south of Princeville, damaging several large trees before dissipating along W Drive south of Princeville.

Several large trees were uprooted and one was snapped at the base.

Several tree branches were broken.

This tornado began four miles west of Dunlap in a wooded area northwest of the corner of west Legion Hall Road and north Mendenhall Road. It moved southeast where it produced significant tree damage on five different properties, and one homestead lost 40 trees. Many of the trees were very tall pine trees which were snapped. The tornado continued southeast, knocking a tree onto power lines along Evans Mill Road. It produced more tree damage along Fuecht Road, and then lifted in a field east of the road about two miles west-southwest of Dunlap.

Tree trunks were snapped. This occurred about a quarter mile west of a tornado, but was not associated with the tornado.

Four to six inch tree limbs were blown down and power outages occurred.

Half of a corn crib was destroyed.

The tornado began three miles northwest of Alta, along west Club Road near the intersection with Route 91. It damaged several trees in that neighborhood. The tornado then progressed east, producing additional tree damage as well as roof and siding damage to a home in the Trail View Estates neighborhood. Additional tree damage occurred along west Alta Lane before the tornado dissipated as it reached Alta.

A tree and power line were blown down onto US-136.

Wind gust estimated by an emergency manager.

A large tree was snapped near the base and fell onto a car.

A large tree approximately 16 inches in diameter was blown onto a house.

Emergency manager estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

A large tree was blown down onto a house.

An NWS storm survey determined that the damage in Lacon was caused by straight-line wind gusts of 75 to 85 mph.

A tree was blown down onto Southport Road near the fire station.

Trees blown down blocking Route 26 near the Woodford and Marshall County line.

Report from mPING, trees uprooted or snapped.

Five trees were blown down in Hopewell, one of which was blown onto a house.

A large tree was blown down across the Spoon River overflow bridge.

A trained spotter estimated 70 mph wind gusts.

A large tree was blown down onto Fairview Avenue blocking the road.

Several large tree branches were blown down in Riverfront Park.

The tornado began one mile southwest of Germantown Hills, on the northwest side of State Route 116, producing tree damage before moving southeast to the other side of the highway and causing more tree damage. The top of one pine tree was broken off and driven into the ground, about 30 yards northeast of the original tree. The tornado continued southeast into a heavily wooded area and dissipated.

A large tree was uprooted facing to the southeast.

A tree was blown down onto Jefferson Street.

Estimated wind gusts of 60 to 65 mph north of Pekin.

Four to six inches diameter tree limbs were blown down, and power flashes were seen on north Grand Boulevard.

Around 50 large trees, including oak trees, were blown down at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Report from mPING, small tree limbs blown down and power poles damaged.

Small tree limbs blown down, report from mPING.

This tornado began two miles west-southwest of Cazenovia, north of Black Partridge Road, and moved southeast producing tree damage at three properties along the road. The worst tree damage was to a property west-northwest of the intersection of Black Partridge Road and Wienman Road. At this property, dozens of trees were damaged. The tornado continued southeast and produced damage to a cornfield. The damage could be seen in Sentinel satellite data. The tornado dissipated about three tenths of a mile southeast of the intersection of Black Partridge Road and Wienman Road.

Wooden utility poles were snapped.

Power lines blown down and five inch tree limbs snapped off along IL-18 east of the Illinois River.

Several trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a house.

Numerous large tree branches were blown down.

Numerous trees were blown down, including one that fell onto a garage.

Strong winds resulted in power flashes.

Several tree limbs were blown down and a power pole was snapped in half.

This tornado began one mile southeast of Germantown Hills in a wooded subdivision along Woodford Way, producing tree damage to multiple trees. The tornado continued to the southeast through a newer subdivision along Tazewood Road. It damaged multiple trees on one property at the end of Olivia Court, and resulted in damage to siding and a hole in the roof. This house also had one window blown in on the back side of the house. The tornado continued southeast, uprooting two trees at the corner of Tazewood and Nofsinger Road as it continued into Tazewell County. The tornado dissipated briefly after crossing the county line. The damage produced by this tornado was rated EF-1 in both Woodford and Tazewell counties.

The tornado began in East Peoria, near Bloomington Road and Pleasant Hill Road. It continued along Interstate 74 toward the north side of Morton where it damaged an industrial complex. The tornado then continued toward the east side of Morton near the high school, snapping several hardwood trees along the way. The tornado continued southeast into rural Tazewell County, mainly north of Mackinaw near Dee Mack Road and toward the American Legion post where siding was ripped off the east side of the building. The tornado dissipated shortly after that time.

A large tree was snapped halfway up the trunk and fell onto a house.

Eight inch tree limbs blown down onto a house between Pekin and Groveland at 4200 block of Sheridan.

A large tree was snapped.

Weather station at the Henry Marina measured an 80 mph gust.

A broadcast meteorologist estimated 80 to 90 mph gusts.

Four to six inch tree limbs were blown down resulting in power flashes on Grand Boulevard.

This tornado began in Woodford County, forming one mile southeast of Germantown Hills. As it crossed into Tazewell County, it uprooted two trees at the intersection of Tazewood and Nofsinger Roads. It dissipated briefly after crossing the county line. The damage produced by this tornado was rated EF-1 in both Woodford and Tazewell counties.

Minor damage occurred to shingles and siding of a house.

Six inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Tree limbs were blown down and a fence was destroyed.

A trained spotter estimated a 70 mph wind gust.

Several tree brances were blown down near South Market Street and Logan Street.

Several trees were blown down and a power pole was snapped in half near Low Point-Washburn Elementary.

Large tree branches were blown down onto power lines.

Trees blown down onto the road, blocking traffic between Goofy Ridge and Bishop.

Tree damage occurred on Kentuckian Road.

Sentinel satellite data revealed a tornado began south of Deer Creek, near the intersection of Victory Hills Road and Dee-Mack Road, traveling southeast through a cornfield and ending just shy of Wurster Road. The maximum width occurred near Wurster Road.

A trained spotter estimated a wind gust of 75 mph.

An NWS Storm Survey in Minonk determined widespread wind damage, including trees uprooted and metal roof panels peeled off, to be caused by 85 to 95 mph straight-line winds.

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Numerous trees were damage and multiple highway signs were blown down along I-39.

The tornado began two miles east-southeast of Minonk, near a residence on County Road 2000, producing damage to several trees. Sentinel satellite data showed the tornado tracked northeast through several corn fields, producing damage to the corn. The tornado damaged more trees at a residence on County Road 2100, very close to the Woodford-Livingston county line. The tornado then continued into Livingston County, where it produced damage to trees, corn, and utility poles before quickly dissipating after two tenths of a mile. The damage was rated EF-0 in both Woodford and Livingston counties.

Eighteen inch tree limbs were blown down in the 300 block of west Pine Street.

Numerous tree limbs blown down north of Cuba.

An NWS Storm Survey found extensive damage to trees and a garage in McLean was the result of 80 to 95 mph straight-line winds.

Several tree limbs, larger than three inches in diameter, were broken.

The top of a large tree was sheared off.

Several large tree limbs were blown down onto Morris Street a half mile north of Miller Park.

Power lines blown down in town.

Powerlines were blown down east of Waynesville along Jim Town Road.

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

A tree was blown down and blocked Route 54.

Large tree branches were blown down onto a house.

Two large trees were blown down on Riverbend Boulevard.

Tree branches were blown down.

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Large tree limbs were blown down at Hemlock and Crescent drive, as well as on Harrington Drive. Power outages were reported as a result of the damage.

A large tree was blown onto a garage on west Church Street.

Small tree limbs were blown down, report from mPING.

A tree limb was blown down blocking Brownfield Road.

Considerable tree damage, including an estimated 12 to 24 inch diameter tree limb, were blown down onto a house producing structural damage.

Numerous large trees and tree branches were blown down, including some onto cars or houses.

A large tree branch was blown down.

Large tree branches were blown down.

Several tree branches were broken and part of a fence was blown down.

Corn was flattened along the Dougles-Coles county line.

Large tree branches were blown down.

The emergency manager reported flash flooding across portions of the county, with several ditches overflowing onto roadways.

Several tree branches were blown down.

Numerous power lines and trees were blown down near Danville.

Several trees branches were blown down, report from mPING.

Water was flowing over Route 97 between Cuba and Fiatt.

Roadway damage occurred along Route 95 due to flash flooding.

Flash flooding resulted in the closure of US-24 south of Lewistown.

Old Weaver Road was closed near Buckheart Creek due to flash flooding.

Several tree branches were blown down, one of which fell onto a house.

Bethel Road was washed out near Rattlesnake Branch.

A road washed out near Marietta due to flash flooding.