Power Outage in Shelbyville, IL

A tree was split in two and damaged power lines.

A tornado touched down 1 mile south of Windsor at 9:50 PM CST. The tornado stripped roof panels off a farm outbuilding, then tracked northeastward and strengthened causing total destruction of a small farm outbuilding and breaking wood power poles southeast of Windsor. It crossed into southern Moultrie County about 1 mile southwest of Gays just south of Route 16 at 9:54 PM CST.

A power pole was blown down.

Westerly winds increased to around 40mph with gusts of 50-60mph. A few large tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Power lines were blown down in Shelbyville.

Weather observers across Shelby County reported snowfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting to between 45 and 55 mph created whiteout conditions from 1100 to 1600 CST. Snow-covered roads and poor visibility due to falling and blowing snow contributed to numerous traffic accidents across the county, with several stranded vehicles in rural areas. In addition, many trees and power lines were blown down, resulting in scattered power outages.

Weather observers across Shelby County measured 1 to 2 inches of sleet along with one half to three quarters of an inch of ice. The heavy glaze of ice downed tree limbs and power lines, causing widespread power outages across the county. Snow-covered and icy roads resulted in numerous traffic accidents.

Numerous trees and power poles were blown down along a path from 4 miles southwest of Shelbyville to the far western edge of Shelbyville. Damage path was 1/2 mile wide and 3 miles long. Damage was caused by downburst winds as determined by an NWS Survey.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from Herrick, to Stewardson, to Trowbridge.

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Several power lines were blown down.|

Numerous trees, power lines and power poles were blown down on the south side of Shelbyville.

Several trees were blown down countywide. Also, three miles southeast of Shelbyville, a power pole was snapped off. Seven miles south southeast of Shelbyville an empty grain bin was blown over. The grain bin was blown a couple of hundred yards into a field.

Several trees were blown down countywide, as well as power lines and tree limbs. One mile north of Stewardson, a shed was destroyed.