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Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines and large tree limbs around town.
Local law enforcement reported some trees and power lines down.
At approximately 240 pm CDT, a tornado formed west northwest of Millstadt near the intersection of Bluffside and Metter Roads. Several large trees were downed and a cattle barn extensively damaged. The tornado moved east northeast causing mainly tree and power line damage and then turned more east entering the Triple Lakes Golf Club. One home, 2 large utility buildings and the clubhouse suffered varying degrees of damage. The tornado became multiple vortex in nature at this point producing 2 distinct damage paths. Numerous large trees were uprooted or downed while the tornado continued through the golf course. The tornado continued on an east path downing trees and power lines, crossing Route 163 to about 2 1/4 miles northeast of Millstadt and dissipating. There were 2 minor injuries that occurred while the tornado went through the golf course. A man suffered a back injury when the golf cart he was riding in overturned. Another man suffered minor injuries from flying debris.
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Millstadt, Illinois
| City | Millstadt |
| County | St. Clair |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62260 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down several power lines in town.