Power Outage in Decatur, IL

A large tree was blown down and took down power lines near Enterprise Elementary School.

A power pole was blown over on Eldorado Street in Decatur.

A power line was blown down near Route 36 southwest of the Decatur Airport.

Strong northeasterly winds bent down a few power poles at the corner of Illinois Route 105 and Esther Avenue east of Decatur.

A tree and power line were blown down near the Decatur Airport.

Power lines were blown down in Decatur.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout Decatur.

Several power lines were blown down across Decatur.

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph. The highest observed gust was 61mph at the Decatur Airport. Numerous large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Twelve power poles were blown down along US-36 between Shaw Road and Coffee Pot Circle.

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down on the south side of Decatur.

Weather observers across Macon County reported snowfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches, with drifts to around 1 foot. Winds gusting to between 40 and 50 mph created near whiteout conditions from 0900 to 1100 CST. Snow-covered roads and poor visibility due to falling and blowing snow contributed to numerous traffic accidents across the county, especially on I-72 which was closed for 2 to 4 hours. Several cars were stranded in deep snow and a snow plow got stuck on a county road. In addition, many trees and power lines were blown down, resulting in scattered power outages.

Two power poles and numerous tree branches were blown down in Decatur.

Shingles were blown off several homes, small sheds were damaged, numerous trees were damaged, and power lines were knocked down in Long Creek.

A tornado briefly touched down south of the Decatur Airport along Illinois Route 121 just south of the US-36 intersection at 4:12 PM CDT. A traffic signal mast was snapped, power lines were knocked down, two trees were snapped, and a shed and dumpster were overturned. The tornado quickly dissipated by 4:13 PM CDT.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Decatur.

A tree was blown down into powerlines, causing a fire and power outages to parts of Decatur.

Numerous power poles were blown down along County Highway 24 near Oakley. Two grain bins and a large shed were knocked down and the roof of a house was blown off.

Several tree tops were ripped off and powerlines were blown down in the South Shores area of Decatur.

Several trees were blown onto power lines in Decatur.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Decatur.

A large tree and power lines were blown down at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

Five power poles were snapped near County Highway 24 and Rush Road one mile west of the Macon/Piatt County line. In addition, a 60 mph wind gust was measured at the Macon County ESDA building in Decatur.

A school building was damaged in the Warrensburg-Latham school district. Four power poles were snapped off along the Mount Auburn Blacktop. A truck was blown over on I-72. In addition, a power pole was broken in Mount Zion and power lines were downed in Macon.

Several power poles were broken by high winds.

Trees and power lines were blown down in Decatur.

Wind gusting up to 60 mph broke off tree limbs and snapped a power pole in Decatur.

Power pole was broken.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. One home received minor roof damage near Niantic. Three outbuildings received moderate damage around Harristown.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down on the east side of town.

Numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and power poles were blown down. One manufactured home near Forsyth had its roof blown off. Three cars in Decatur were damaged from fallen trees and two homes sustained roof damage due to fallen trees. No injuries were reported.

Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down. A few homes had minor roof damage due to fallen trees and tree limbs. No injuries reported.

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. A power pole was snapped off in Warrensburg.

Trees and power lines were blown down in Decatur.

Several large tree limbs and power lines were blown down in town.

Power lines blown down.