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Thunderstorm Wind — Knox, Illinois

March 9, 2002 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Magnitude
50 E
Area
Knox

Event narrative (NOAA)

As a severe thunderstorm moved northeast across Knox County, it blew down several trees and power lines. Also, 2.4 miles south southeast of Rio on IL Route 150 at 2500 N, the thunderstorm winds caused a woman to lose control of her car. She slid sideways and struck a utility pole. She was killed in the crash. No other injuries or deaths were reported.

Other notable thunderstorm wind events in Illinois

Henry · July 21, 20082 killedDu Page · August 2, 20152 killedJackson · May 8, 20091 killedKnox · August 23, 20071 killedCook · August 23, 20071 killedJefferson · May 10, 20151 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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