Derecho Summary: July 15th, 2024 (updated 7-23-24) (2024)

Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
1200 PM CDT Tue Jul 16 2024

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0514 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Mount Auburn 42.26N 92.09W
07/15/2024 M70 MPH Benton IA Emergency Mngr

0515 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NNW Dundee 42.62N 91.56W
07/15/2024 Delaware IA Trained Spotter

Pine tree snapped off. REPORTED AT BACKBONE
STATE PARK Time estimated from radar data.

0516 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Independence 42.47N 91.89W
07/15/2024 E55 MPH Buchanan IA Public

0529 PM Rain Jesup 42.47N 92.07W
07/15/2024 M1.30 Inch Buchanan IA Trained Spotter

In the past 60 minutes.

0530 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Brandon 42.31N 91.98W
07/15/2024 M56 MPH Buchanan IA Dept of Highways

RWIS.

0532 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Manchester 42.49N 91.46W
07/15/2024 M54 MPH Delaware IA Emergency Mngr

0533 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Aurora 42.62N 91.73W
07/15/2024 M86 MPH Buchanan IA Emergency Mngr

Via Aurora FD.

0535 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 E Brandon 42.31N 91.98W
07/15/2024 M56 MPH Buchanan IA Mesonet

Mesonet station RURI4 Urbana.

0539 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Marion 42.03N 91.59W
07/15/2024 E65 MPH Linn IA Trained Spotter

Winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

0542 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NW Dubuque 42.52N 90.70W
07/15/2024 M58 MPH Dubuque IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report.

0542 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Marion 42.05N 91.62W
07/15/2024 E75 MPH Linn IA Trained Spotter

0545 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NE Marion 42.05N 91.57W
07/15/2024 M56 MPH Linn IA Mesonet

Mesonet station DW8270 Marion.

0546 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNE Robins 42.09N 91.66W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Public

1 foot diameter tree branch down, time
estimated from radar.

0547 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 E Marion 42.03N 91.57W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

2 outdoor sheds destroyed.

0548 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Dundee 42.58N 91.55W
07/15/2024 Delaware IA Emergency Mngr

10 inch tree limbs down.

0550 PM Tstm Wnd Gst New Vienna 42.55N 91.11W
07/15/2024 E80 MPH Dubuque IA Emergency Mngr

Winds estimated at 80+.

0552 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Holy Cross 42.60N 91.00W
07/15/2024 M70 MPH Dubuque IA Emergency Mngr

0556 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Cedar Rapids Municipali 41.88N 91.72W
07/15/2024 M55 MPH Linn IA ASOS

ASOS.

0557 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Marion 42.05N 91.62W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Linn IA Trained Spotter

also having some wind driven hail.

0557 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 W Hiawatha 42.04N 91.71W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

tree branches down.

0558 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Holy Cross 42.60N 91.00W
07/15/2024 M97 MPH Dubuque IA Emergency Mngr

0558 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NNE Cedar Rapids 42.01N 91.65W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

7 inch tree limb down, time estimated from
radar.

0600 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 SSE Hiawatha 42.02N 91.66W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report and time estimated from
radar. Large limb and power lines down.

0600 PM Flash Flood 1 NNW New Vienna 42.56N 91.12W
07/15/2024 Dubuque IA Emergency Mngr

Flooding on roads west of New Vienna.

0601 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Rickardsville 42.58N 90.88W
07/15/2024 Dubuque IA Trained Spotter

4-6 inch tree limbs down.

0602 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WNW Marion 42.05N 91.63W
07/15/2024 E65 MPH Linn IA Trained Spotter

0602 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Paralta 42.05N 91.49W
07/15/2024 M67 MPH Linn IA Public

0605 PM Rain 3 SE Hiawatha 42.02N 91.64W
07/15/2024 M2.25 Inch Linn IA Trained Spotter

Occurred in the past hour.

0605 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 ENE Cedar Rapids Muni 41.89N 91.68W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

3.5 inch tree limb down.

0610 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Swisher 41.85N 91.70W
07/15/2024 E70 MPH Johnson IA Trained Spotter

0610 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NNE Cedar Rapids 42.01N 91.66W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

Small tree down along with several tree
branches. Time estimated from radar.

0611 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 NNW Center Grove 42.50N 90.73W
07/15/2024 E70 MPH Dubuque IA Trained Spotter

0614 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SW Fairview 42.07N 91.34W
07/15/2024 M76 MPH Jones IA Public

0617 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSE Julien 42.46N 90.77W
07/15/2024 M66 MPH Dubuque IA Mesonet

Mesonet station DW9981 Dubuque.

0619 PM Flash Flood 2 NE Cedar Rapids 41.99N 91.65W
07/15/2024 Linn IA Trained Spotter

Water over 1st Ave. Trucks having trouble
navigating road.

0621 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Dubuque Regional Arpt 42.40N 90.70W
07/15/2024 M79 MPH Dubuque IA ASOS

ASOS station KDBQ Dubuque Arpt.

0621 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 N Dubuque Regional Ar 42.42N 90.72W
07/15/2024 Dubuque IA Public

Large tree down across Military Rd.

0626 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 W Genoa Bluff 41.72N 92.18W
07/15/2024 Iowa IA Trained Spotter

Large 1 foot diameter tree limb down, time
estimated from radar.

0630 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg North Liberty 41.75N 91.61W
07/15/2024 Johnson IA Public

Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from
North Liberty. Tree blown down. Time
estimated from radar data.

0630 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 WNW Galena 42.43N 90.49W
07/15/2024 E80 MPH Jo Daviess IL Public

Estimated 80 mph winds with damage to well
build slide at this location.

0630 PM Flash Flood Zwingle 42.30N 90.68W
07/15/2024 Dubuque IA Fire Dept/Rescue

Flash Flood Over US 61 near Zwingle.

0632 PM Rain 1 SE Marengo 41.79N 92.06W
07/15/2024 M1.20 Inch Iowa IA Trained Spotter

Rainfall in 17 min.

0637 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 SE Coralville 41.68N 91.58W
07/15/2024 Johnson IA Public

Delayed report. Report from mPING: 1-inch
tree limbs broken.

0638 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NE Iowa City 41.68N 91.51W
07/15/2024 Johnson IA Public

Delayed report. Report from mPING: 1-inch
tree limbs broken.

0638 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Iowa City Municipality 41.63N 91.55W
07/15/2024 M50 MPH Johnson IA ASOS

ASOS.

0640 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Oxford Junction 41.99N 90.95W
07/15/2024 Jones IA Trained Spotter

1 foot and half tree split and blocking Hwy
136, time estimated from radar.

0642 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 N South English 41.46N 92.09W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Keokuk IA Public

0644 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Elizabeth 42.32N 90.22W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Jo Daviess IL Public

Estimated winds of 60 mph at the leading
edge of the line, with low visibility.

0644 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Sigourney 41.34N 92.20W
07/15/2024 E70 MPH Keokuk IA Public

0645 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Elizabeth 42.32N 90.22W
07/15/2024 Jo Daviess IL Public

large tree branches down, garden corn
flattened. Delayed report.

0646 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Sharon Center 41.57N 91.66W
07/15/2024 Johnson IA Public

Delayed Report. Report from mPING: 1-inch
tree limbs broken.

0647 PM Hail Sigourney 41.33N 92.21W
07/15/2024 M0.75 Inch Keokuk IA Trained Spotter

0650 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 4 NNW Haskins 41.39N 91.55W
07/15/2024 Washington IA Public

Received a call with a pine tree twisted and
snapped by the thunderstorm winds. Time
estimated by radar.

0656 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 N Stockton 42.40N 90.00W
07/15/2024 M84 MPH Jo Daviess IL CO-OP Observer

0700 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 N Stockton 42.40N 90.00W
07/15/2024 Jo Daviess IL CO-OP Observer

Several tree branches down of various
diameter down once that is 1 foot and a
half.

0700 PM Rain 2 W Genoa Bluff 41.72N 92.18W
07/15/2024 M1.90 Inch Iowa IA Trained Spotter

rain fell in 45 min.

0707 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Fairfield Municipality 41.05N 91.98W
07/15/2024 M56 MPH Jefferson IA AWOS

0710 PM Rain 3 NE Cedar Rapids 42.00N 91.64W
07/15/2024 M2.32 Inch Linn IA Public

storm total.

0712 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 4 WNW Davenport 41.59N 90.68W
07/15/2024 E70 MPH Scott IA Public

Time estimated from radar data.

0715 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SE Fairfield Municipa 41.03N 91.97W
07/15/2024 M56 MPH Jefferson IA AWOS

AWOS station KFFL Fairfield Arpt.

0715 PM Rain 2 S Almont 41.95N 90.19W
07/15/2024 M1.35 Inch Clinton IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report.

0715 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NNE Credit Island 41.52N 90.60W
07/15/2024 Scott IA Trained Spotter

6 inch diameter tree branch down with an
estimated 75 mph wind gust.

0718 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Brighton 41.17N 91.83W
07/15/2024 Washington IA Trained Spotter

Large tree down across street on west
Washington St. in town. Time estimated from
radar.

0720 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Davenport Municipality 41.62N 90.58W
07/15/2024 M74 MPH Scott IA AWOS

Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report time
from Davenport Municipality. From RSOIS.

0720 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 E Davenport 41.55N 90.57W
07/15/2024 Scott IA Emergency Mngr

Multiple power lines down, with all of Brady
St blocked across from Thesens. Time
estimated from radar.

0721 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Clinton 41.84N 90.23W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Clinton IA Trained Spotter

Time estimated using radar.

0723 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 ENE Davenport 41.56N 90.58W
07/15/2024 Scott IA Trained Spotter

Numerous tree limbs down vicinity of
Northpark Mall. Tires from an auto shop
blown into Kimberly Rd.

0724 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 ENE Davenport 41.54N 90.53W
07/15/2024 Scott IA Broadcast Media

Numerous trees downed on Locust Street. Time
estimated using radar.

0725 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Freeport 42.29N 89.63W
07/15/2024 Stephenson IL Public

Tree reported down. Time estimated from
radar data.

0725 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 W Bettendorf 41.56N 90.51W
07/15/2024 Scott IA Trained Spotter

Tree snapped.

0725 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Lena 42.38N 89.82W
07/15/2024 M93 MPH Stephenson IL Public

0726 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Reynolds 41.33N 90.68W
07/15/2024 Rock Island IL Trained Spotter

Several power outages, tree limbs down, and
gutters blown off houses. Time estimated
from radar.

0728 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 SSW Rock Island 41.46N 90.60W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Rock Island IL Trained Spotter

0730 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Moline Quad-City Airpor 41.45N 90.50W
07/15/2024 M67 MPH Rock Island IL ASOS

ASOS.

0730 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Swedona 41.28N 90.45W
07/15/2024 Mercer IL Broadcast Media

Damage to a farm in Swedona. Noted that two
barns were lost and 2 grain bins. Possible
tornado.

0731 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Freeport Albertus 42.25N 89.58W
07/15/2024 M55 MPH Stephenson IL AWOS

0732 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 S East Moline 41.50N 90.43W
07/15/2024 Rock Island IL Public

Large section of tree downed on 37th Avenue
and Archer.

0732 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 W East Moline 41.51N 90.44W
07/15/2024 Rock Island IL Public

In neighborhood, large tree sections in yard
from a tree at least 25 feet across the
street. Several large pieces of roofing
materials in yard. Home with a tree through
their house.

0733 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 NE Freeport 42.33N 89.57W
07/15/2024 Stephenson IL Public

Multiple downed trees. Time estimated using
radar.

0735 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Freeport Albertus 42.25N 89.58W
07/15/2024 M55 MPH Stephenson IL AWOS

AWOS station KFEP Freeport Arpt.

0735 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 3 NNW Moline 41.52N 90.51W
07/15/2024 M72 MPH Rock Island IL Mesonet

Mesonet station RQCI4 Quad Cities.

0735 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 W Bettendorf 41.57N 90.51W
07/15/2024 M55 MPH Scott IA Public

0735 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 2 NNE Lynn Center 41.33N 90.34W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Storm Chaser

Time and location estimated by radar and
phone call received of a possible tornado,
with a second possible as well. Damage is
unknown at this time.

0744 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Prarie Grove 40.88N 91.25W
07/15/2024 Des Moines IA Public

8 inch tree limb blocking road, time
estimated from radar.

0745 PM Rain 2 NE Clinton 41.86N 90.21W
07/15/2024 M1.05 Inch Clinton IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report. In just over 20 minutes.

0746 PM Rain 2 W Bettendorf 41.57N 90.51W
07/15/2024 M1.00 Inch Scott IA NWS Employee

rainfall in 20 min.

0747 PM Tstm Wnd Gst Burlington Regional Air 40.78N 91.13W
07/15/2024 M58 MPH Des Moines IA ASOS

0755 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Cambridge 41.30N 90.19W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Emergency Mngr

Lots of damage in town, estimated winds
between 80-100 mph.

0800 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Kewanee 41.24N 89.93W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Public

A partial roof collapse from a house in
Kewanee, Illinois. Possible Tornado damage.
Information came from social media. Time
estimated by radar.

0800 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 W Dallas City 40.63N 91.18W
07/15/2024 E60 MPH Hanco*ck IL Trained Spotter

0800 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Galva 41.17N 90.04W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Emergency Mngr

Widespread tree damage in Galva. 4 to 5
powerlines down. US 34 blocked due to tree
limbs on road. 3 homes have tree limbs on
them, and one has a broken window and roof
damage, and a gas leak. Tree uprooted.

0800 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Galva 41.17N 90.04W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Public

Widespread tree damage throughout Galva. 4-5
power lines down, plus several electrical
services pulled from houses. US 34 is still
blocked due to power lines too low for
traffic. 3 known locations with tree limbs
falling on houses. One home has roof damage
and a broken window. One gas leak reported.
Healthy limbs up to 10 out of trees. One
uprooted tree.

0801 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Galva 41.17N 90.04W
07/15/2024 Henry IL Emergency Mngr

Trees and power lines down.

0820 PM Rain Erie 41.66N 90.08W
07/15/2024 M1.47 Inch Whiteside IL Trained Spotter

Delayed report. Occurred in 75 minutes.

0830 PM Rain 2 NNW Oakland Mills 40.97N 91.63W
07/15/2024 M1.52 Inch Henry IA Trained Spotter

Fell in 1 hour.

0830 PM Rain 1 W Bettendorf 41.56N 90.49W
07/15/2024 M1.07 Inch Scott IA Trained Spotter

In one hour. 24 total is 2.54.

0841 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 6 SSE Putnam 41.11N 89.35W
07/15/2024 Putnam IL Trained Spotter

Tree blocking Illinois 18 just east of the
Illinois River bridge. Time estimated by
using radar.

0845 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Mark 41.26N 89.25W
07/15/2024 Putnam IL Emergency Mngr

Large tree blown down on a car. Delayed
report.

0846 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 2 WSW Florid 41.23N 89.32W
07/15/2024 M65 MPH Putnam IL Fire Dept/Rescue

As gust front moved through.

0847 PM Rain 2 SW Yarmouth 41.01N 91.35W
07/15/2024 M1.10 Inch Des Moines IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report.

0900 PM Rain 2 SW Williamstown 41.54N 91.75W
07/15/2024 M1.32 Inch Johnson IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report. Almost an inch in 15
minutes.

0904 PM Rain 3 SW Center Junction 42.08N 91.11W
07/15/2024 M1.62 Inch Jones IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report.

0917 PM Rain 5 SE Sperry 40.89N 91.10W
07/15/2024 M1.10 Inch Des Moines IA Trained Spotter

Delayed report.

1026 PM Rain Bushnell 40.55N 90.50W
07/15/2024 M2.12 Inch McDonough IL Trained Spotter

this evening so far.

1029 PM Rain Hiawatha 42.05N 91.68W
07/15/2024 M2.20 Inch Linn IA Trained Spotter

Total rainfall for today.

1030 PM Rain Bushnell 40.55N 90.50W
07/15/2024 M2.12 Inch McDonough IL Trained Spotter

evening total.

1030 PM Rain Urbana 42.22N 91.88W
07/15/2024 M2.53 Inch Benton IA Mesonet

Afternoon and evening total.

0215 AM Flash Flood 2 NNE Bushnell 40.58N 90.49W
07/16/2024 McDonough IL Law Enforcement

Water over Il Rt 41 due to flash flooding.
Road is closed.

0316 AM Rain Charlotte 41.96N 90.47W
07/16/2024 M3.50 Inch Clinton IA Public

24 hour total.

0322 AM Rain 3 NNE Cedar Rapids 42.01N 91.66W
07/16/2024 M2.84 Inch Linn IA Trained Spotter

24 hr total.

0440 AM Rain 2 NW Cedar Rapids 41.99N 91.70W
07/16/2024 M2.40 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-49 Cedar Rapids 2.1
NW.

0454 AM Rain 3 SW Hiawatha 42.01N 91.73W
07/16/2024 M1.67 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-54 Cedar Rapids 4.1
NW.

0530 AM Rain Welton 41.91N 90.60W
07/16/2024 M1.63 Inch Clinton IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-CN-26 Welton 0.2 WNW.

0600 AM Rain Camanche 41.80N 90.28W
07/16/2024 M1.57 Inch Clinton IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-CN-5 Camanche 1.2 W.

0600 AM Rain Marion 42.04N 91.59W
07/16/2024 M1.57 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-59 Marion.

0600 AM Rain 3 SSW Marengo 41.76N 92.08W
07/16/2024 M1.65 Inch Iowa IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-IA-2 Marengo 2.6 SSW.

0600 AM Rain Rickardsville 42.58N 90.88W
07/16/2024 M1.69 Inch Dubuque IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-DB-21 Rickardsville 0.2
W.

0600 AM Rain 2 NNW Mount Auburn 42.29N 92.11W
07/16/2024 M2.15 Inch Benton IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-BT-11 Mount Auburn 2.2
NNW.

0600 AM Rain 1 NNW Center Point 42.19N 91.78W
07/16/2024 M2.42 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-30 Center Point 0.6
NNW.

0600 AM Rain 2 S Prairie City 40.59N 90.46W
07/16/2024 M4.91 Inch McDonough IL CO-OP Observer

CO-OP Observer station PRCI2 2.0 S Prairie
City.

0615 AM Rain 1 NNW Monticello Munici 42.24N 91.17W
07/16/2024 M1.95 Inch Jones IA CO-OP Observer

CO-OP Observer station MCLI4 Monticello.

0625 AM Rain 2 NNW Marion 42.06N 91.61W
07/16/2024 M1.55 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-27 Marion 1.7 NNW.

0630 AM Rain 1 NW Davenport 41.56N 90.62W
07/16/2024 M1.26 Inch Scott IA Trained Spotter

0650 AM Rain 3 SSE Sciota 40.52N 90.72W
07/16/2024 M3.10 Inch McDonough IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-MCD-6 Macomb 3.8 NW.

0700 AM Rain 1 SE Davenport 41.54N 90.59W
07/16/2024 M1.25 Inch Scott IA Trained Spotter

0700 AM Rain 2 WNW Charlotte 41.98N 90.50W
07/16/2024 M1.51 Inch Clinton IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-CN-17 Charlotte 1.9 WNW.

0700 AM Rain 1 SW Perlee 41.08N 91.91W
07/16/2024 M1.56 Inch Jefferson IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-JF-12 Fairfield 5.7 NNE.

0700 AM Rain 4 W Center Junction 42.11N 91.17W
07/16/2024 M1.64 Inch Jones IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-JN-20 4 W Center
Junction.

0700 AM Rain 1 SE Robins 42.07N 91.66W
07/16/2024 M1.64 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-53 Robins 0.8 SE.

0700 AM Rain 4 SSE Shannon 42.10N 89.72W
07/16/2024 M1.64 Inch Carroll IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-CR-18 Lanark 6.0 E.

0700 AM Rain 4 N Marengo 41.85N 92.06W
07/16/2024 M1.68 Inch Iowa IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-IA-18 Marengo 3.6 N.

0700 AM Rain 2 E Holy Cross 42.60N 90.96W
07/16/2024 M1.72 Inch Dubuque IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-DB-29 Holy Cross 1.8 E.

0700 AM Rain 3 W Macomb 40.46N 90.75W
07/16/2024 M1.77 Inch McDonough IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-MCD-7 Colchester 3.5 NE.

0700 AM Rain 2 WSW Spring Grove 40.73N 91.19W
07/16/2024 M1.81 Inch Des Moines IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-DM-7 Burlington 6.5 SSW.

0700 AM Rain 2 ENE Hiawatha 42.06N 91.65W
07/16/2024 M1.82 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-62 Cedar Rapids 5.8
N.

0700 AM Rain 1 SW Hiawatha 42.04N 91.70W
07/16/2024 M1.89 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-58 Hiawatha 0.9 SW.

0700 AM Rain 1 NE Macomb 40.48N 90.67W
07/16/2024 M2.00 Inch McDonough IL CO-OP Observer

CO-OP Observer station MQBI2 Macomb.

0700 AM Rain 1 SW Stronghurst 40.74N 90.91W
07/16/2024 M2.02 Inch Henderson IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-HD-1 Stronghurst 0.4
SSW.

0700 AM Rain 3 SSE Atkins 41.96N 91.84W
07/16/2024 M2.12 Inch Benton IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-BT-12 Fairfax 4.0 NW.

0700 AM Rain 4 NNE Lafayette 42.20N 91.65W
07/16/2024 M2.25 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-7 Central City 6.7 W.

0715 AM Rain Mount Carroll 42.10N 89.98W
07/16/2024 M1.64 Inch Carroll IL CO-OP Observer

CO-OP Observer station MTCI2 Mount Carroll.

0730 AM Rain 1 NNE Marengo 41.81N 92.06W
07/16/2024 M1.51 Inch Iowa IA Mesonet

Mesonet station MROI4 1.1 N Marengo.

0730 AM Rain Monmouth 40.91N 90.64W
07/16/2024 M1.53 Inch Warren IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-WR-7 Monmouth, IL.

0750 AM Rain 1 NW Dubuque 42.52N 90.70W
07/16/2024 M1.50 Inch Dubuque IA Trained Spotter

Event total.

0800 AM Rain Maysville 41.65N 90.72W
07/16/2024 M1.51 Inch Scott IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-ST-64 Maysville 0.1 SW.

0800 AM Rain 1 SSW North Liberty 41.73N 91.62W
07/16/2024 M1.69 Inch Johnson IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-JH-27 North Liberty 0.7
SSW.

0800 AM Rain 1 NW Center Point 42.19N 91.78W
07/16/2024 M2.10 Inch Linn IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-LN-66 Center Point.

0813 AM Rain 1 SE Macomb 40.46N 90.67W
07/16/2024 M2.50 Inch McDonough IL Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IL-MCD-15 , IL.

0840 AM Rain 1 SSE Burlington 40.80N 91.11W
07/16/2024 M1.55 Inch Des Moines IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-DM-8 Burlington 0.8 SSE.

0907 AM Rain 1 ESE Anamosa 42.11N 91.27W
07/16/2024 M1.75 Inch Jones IA Cocorahs

Cocorahs station IA-JN-16 Anamosa 0.6 ESE.

0942 AM Rain Hiawatha 42.04N 91.69W
07/16/2024 M1.90 Inch Linn IA Trained Spotter

24 hour total.

0945 AM Rain Waupeton 42.67N 90.88W
07/16/2024 M1.98 Inch Dubuque IA Mesonet

Mesonet station WPNI4 Waupeton.

0952 AM Rain Cedar Rapids Municipali 41.88N 91.72W
07/16/2024 M1.59 Inch Linn IA ASOS

ASOS station KCID Cedar Rapids Arpt.

1030 AM Rain Aurora 42.62N 91.73W
07/16/2024 M1.63 Inch Buchanan IA Mesonet

Mesonet station FW1481 Aurora.

1030 AM Rain Urbana 42.22N 91.88W
07/16/2024 M2.53 Inch Benton IA Mesonet

Mesonet station AV038 Urbana.

1035 AM Rain 1 NNE Monmouth 40.93N 90.63W
07/16/2024 M2.16 Inch Warren IL Mesonet

Mesonet station GW0055 Monmouth.

1035 AM Rain Macomb Municipal Arpt 40.52N 90.65W
07/16/2024 M3.64 Inch McDonough IL AWOS

AWOS station KMQB Macomb Arpt.

1040 AM Rain 1 WSW Central City 42.20N 91.53W
07/16/2024 M1.74 Inch Linn IA Mesonet

Mesonet station AV079 CENTRAL CITY.

1040 AM Rain 2 NE Watkins 41.90N 91.96W
07/16/2024 M2.09 Inch Benton IA Mesonet

Mesonet station 2126D 1 NE Watkins.

1051 AM Rain Mount Carroll 42.09N 89.98W
07/16/2024 M1.61 Inch Carroll IL Mesonet

Mesonet station CW0216 Mt. Carroll.

Derecho Summary: July 15th, 2024 (updated 7-23-24) (2024)

FAQs

How can I be safe in derecho? ›

Lie flat and face-down on low ground, protecting the back of your head with your arms. If possible, avoid trees; even relatively small branches can become lethal when blown by storm winds.

How long does a derecho storm last? ›

Widespread Damage: Derechos can cause extensive damage over a large area, often hundreds of miles long and tens of miles wide. Long-Lived: These storms can last for several hours, covering great distances.

Why was the storm called derecho? ›

That's as fast as some tornados! But instead of spiraling like a tornado or hurricane, the winds of a derecho move in straight lines. That's where the storm gets its name; the word derecho means “straight ahead” in Spanish.

How many tornadoes in Illinois in 2024? ›

Trees were downed by estimated winds of 75 mph. With 32 tornadoes, the July 15, 2024 derecho was the most prolific tornado event to impact the NWS Chicago forecast area in history. The previous record was 22 tornadoes in a single event, set with the June 30, 2014 and March 31, 2023 tornado outbreaks.

Can a derecho destroy a house? ›

Damage surveys following derecho events have shown that within large areas of overall damage are much smaller pockets of intense damage. It is not uncommon for one house to be nearly destroyed while adjacent houses have relatively minor damage.

Are derechos worse than tornadoes? ›

Although a derecho can produce destruction similar to the strength of tornadoes, the damage typically is directed in one direction along a relatively straight swath. As a result, the term "straight-line wind damage" sometimes is used to describe derecho damage.

When was the last derecho in the US? ›

North America
EventDate
Great Lakes serial derecho of June 2020June 10, 2020
August 2020 Midwest derechoAugust 10–11, 2020
October 2020 Northeast Serial DerechoOctober 7, 2020
December 2021 Midwest derecho and tornado outbreakDecember 15, 2021
84 more rows

Where is a derecho most likely to happen? ›

Derechos in the United States typically occur along two axes. One axis extends along the "Corn Belt" from the upper Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley. The other warm season axis extends from the southern Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley.

How rare is a derecho storm? ›

The U.S. recently has experienced three rarer events: organized lines of thunderstorms with widespread damaging winds, known as derechos. Derechos occur mainly across the central and eastern U.S., where many locations are affected one to two times per year on average.

What is the nickname for derecho? ›

There's a reason why a common nickname for a derecho is an 'inland hurricane'. The winds produced by these events can be just as powerful and damaging as those experienced during a tropical storm or hurricane.

What does a derecho look like on radar? ›

Radar shows a "bow echo"

A bow echo forms when the strong winds of the derecho push clusters of storms out in front of one another, the shape of a bow. Along the line of the bow echo, individual storms can cause significant damage, and the fast-moving band can cover hundreds of miles quickly.

Is a derecho a microburst? ›

A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind storm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms. A typical derecho consists of numerous microbursts, downbursts, and downburst clusters.

Has Illinois ever had an F5 tornado? ›

The violent tornado killed 29 people and injured 353. It is the only F5/EF5 rated tornado ever officially recorded in August in the United States (unofficially the 1883 Rochester, Minnesota cyclone is considered an F5), and the only F5 tornado to strike the Chicago area.

Which county in Illinois has the most tornadoes? ›

In recent Illinois history, Cook County has the highest number of confirmed tornados at 38 tornados.

Where in Illinois did tornadoes touch down? ›

One of the tornadoes on July 15, an EF-1, hit the Near West Side of Chicago and far western portions of the Loop. A tornado ranking at least EF-2 also hit near Channahon, a rarity for the Chicago area, and another EF-1 hit the Bristol and Oswego areas in Kendall County.

How to prepare for a derecho? ›

The high winds produced by derechos can knock down trees and send loose objects flying through the air. Trim overhanging trees away from your house. Bring lawn furniture and other objects inside when you get a severe weather alert.

How do you stay safe in severe weather? ›

During a tornado warning, go to your safe place immediately, whether it's a basem*nt, storm cellar or interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. A small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.

How rare are derecho storms? ›

The U.S. recently has experienced two rarer events: organized lines of thunderstorms with widespread damaging winds, known as derechos. Derechos occur mainly across the central and eastern U.S., where many locations are affected one to two times per year on average.

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