Power Outage in Greenville, IL

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees, numerous tree limbs and several power lines.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines just northwest of Reno.

Thunderstorm winds caused a number of power poles to lean over and a few were snapped off. Also, a few trees and several large tree limbs were blown down, mainly on the south side of town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines along Millersburg Road.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a large tree across some power lines.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several large tree limbs and power lines around town.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines as well as numerous tree limbs in Greenville and Smithboro.

Thunderstorm winds snapped several power poles in Sorento. Just north of Greenville, several large trees were snapped and numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a couple of large trees and numerous tree limbs around town. Also, a couple of power lines were blown down. One tree fell across a road blocking it and part of it landed on an unoccupied car, which sustained significant damage.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and power lines in Greenville and Smithboro.

Thunderstorm winds blew down a power pole and a couple of large trees on the southeast side of Greenville. One tree fell onto an unoccupied car, causing extensive damage.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down through out Greenville. A two foot diameter tree was snapped off and landed on Illinois Route 140 on the east side of town. Also, one tree fell onto a house causing minor roof damage and another tree fell onto a unoccupied car damaging it.

Strong winds associated with the remnants of Hurricane Ike blew down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines countywide. On Route 140 near Smithboro, a power line and tree limbs were covering the roadway.

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused scattered damage across Greenville. Some large tree limbs and power lines were down, a couple of storage sheds were blown over, and a couple of backyard playgrounds were damaged.

Several power lines were blown down 4 miles north of Greenville.

Downburst winds blew down numerous trees throughout town and several power poles were snapped. One of the downed trees fell onto a home causing damage to the roof. No injuries were reported.

Storm spotters reported 2 miles west of Highway 127 on Highway 143, several power poles were down, a large picture window was blown out of a home, and 4 outbuildings destroyed.

Thunderstorm winds caused scattered tree damage across Greenville. A tree fell on a car on the 200 block of Health Care Drive. Trees were also reported down on Winter Avenue and White Street. A power pole was down on Bowman Industrial Drive and power lines were down on Fairview Lane and Hena Street.

Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 structures were damaged by the tornadoes. The most significant damage caused by tornado 1 was to the Hillview Nursing Home which lost part of its roof. No one was injured as the staff had moved the residents to interior hallways. The residents has to be transferred to neighboring facilities due to the damage.

Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. The most significant damage caused by tornado 2 was to a rural electric cooperative radio tower and to the F&S Grain Storage Bins facility which suffered major damage.

Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 3 just missed an automobile dealership, however it caused significant damage to a barn, a machine shed, and some damage to a home. This tornado also crossed I-70 and overturned a couple of tractor trailers. One driver suffered minor injuries.

Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 structures were damage by the tornadoes. Tornado number 4 was the weakest, reaching only F0 intensity. It damaged trees and power lines and a few farm outbuildings.

Six tornadoes struck at virtually the same time near Greenville, Illinois. Eye witnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes did not rotate around each other. They each had distinctive paths and moved rapidly east southeast. The bulk of the damage was to barns, grain bins, and other farm outbuildings and to trees and power lines. Over 35 buildings were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 5 crossed US 40 just west of Dudlleyville Road and caused tree damage and damage to a home. The tornado also crossed I-70 overturning a couple of tractor trailers. A total of 5 tractor trailers were overturned by tornadoes 3 and 5.

A series of 6 tornadoes struck the Greenville, Illinois area at virtually the same time. Eyewitnesses reported seeing at least 4 tornadoes on the ground at the same time. The tornadoes were lined up north to south and moved in distinct paths to the east southeast. They did not rotate around each other. The bulk of the damage was to trees, power lines, and farm outbuildings. Over 35 structures were damaged by the tornadoes. Tornado number 6 destroyed a garage and a machine shed sending pieces of the metal roof one-half mile to the east.

Thunderstorms winds downed power lines on the Airport Road between Dudleyville and Route 127.

The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down on the west and south side of town.

Local law enforcement reported trees down west of Greenville blocking State Highways 140 and 127. Trees and power lines were also downed in and around the city.