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March 12, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
power poles and branches down
Matherville - Matherville
March 12, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines down
Matherville - Matherville
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Matherville, Illinois
| City | Matherville |
| County | Mercer |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61263 |
This tornado was rated EF-1 with a peak wind of 105 mph. Along its 3.6 mile path, this tornado crossed the roadway in several locations causing damage to crops, power poles and lines as well as to trees. Some branches were 1 to 3 inches in diameter and some tree trunks snapped off.