Power Outage in Sterling, IL

A public report of power poles down at this location.

An isolated tornado began just east of Morrison IL around 2:56 PM CST. The tornado damaged a power pole and a tree at this location. The tornado then caused sporadic damage until it approached Fulfs Road. It strengthened at this location and caused damage to trees, farm outbuildings, and a power pole. The tornado ended shortly after this location. Wind speeds are estimated in the 105-110 MPH range, with a rating of EF1. At it's widest, the tornado was 300 yards and was likely a multi-vortex tornado. The tornado path length was nearly 6 miles.

This tornado began just south of Illinois highway 92 in northwest Bureau County, then moved into far southeast Whiteside county, near the intersection of Osage Road and 1050 St E. The tornado tracked for 2 miles in Whiteside County, before moving into Lee County, about a half mile south of the Green River. This tornado would continue for 6 additional miles into southwest Lee County (see NWS Chicago StormData). The damage from this tornado included numerous heavily damaged outbuildings, several snapped power poles, and dozens of trees. The worst damage was to a large farmstead outbuilding on the Whiteside and Bureau County border area, with the roof and two of the four walls destroyed and debris slung well into a field. Peak winds with this tornado were estimated at 110 mph. The tornado was rated EF1 in Bureau and Whiteside Counties.

Reportof some damage to an outbuilding, some crop damage, leaning power poles and some damage to a trailer. The report was taken by a reporter from a newspaper.

Several reports of tree damage and power pole damage received from the Sterling Rock Falls area. There are numerous power outages on the north side of the city of Sterling.

A tornado developed ENE of Morrison, IL in Whiteside County, shortly before 2:30 pm. The tornado followed an intermittent path northeast before hitting a farmstead near the Whiteside/Carroll County border. This tornado exited Whiteside County about 4 miles NE of Coleta. The tornado snapped a 14 inch diameter tree, caused shingle damage, and downed power lines. The tornado was rated EF1 in Whiteside County, with maximum winds estimated around 100 mph. The tornado was designated as EF-U in Carroll County, as there was no observable damage. The tornado was on the ground for about 24 minutes along an intermittent 12 mile path.

A tornado developed ENE of Morrison, IL in Whiteside County, shortly before 2:30 pm. The tornado followed an intermittent path northeast before hitting a farmstead near the Whiteside/Carroll County border. This tornado exited Whiteside County about 4 miles NE of Coleta. The tornado snapped a 14 inch diameter tree, caused shingle damage, and downed power lines. The tornado was rated EF1 in Whiteside County, with maximum winds estimated around 100 mph. The tornado was designated as EF-U in Carroll County, as there was no observable damage. The tornado was on the ground for about 24 minutes along an intermittent 12 mile path.

A trained spotters reported 0.2 inches ice accumulation throughout the county. Power outages from down power lines, power poles, and tree branch damage were widespread throughout the county.

A NWS Storm Survey found five power poles down at this location. Four of them were leaning and one appeared to be snapped near the base. Corn in a field next to power poles was also damaged. Wind speeds were estimated to be between 80 and 90 MPH. Time of the event was estimated using the radar.

Several fruit trees were uprooted on a farm just north of the Bunker Hill Road and Yager Road intersection. Power poles were also damaged in the area. The report was received through social media.

Strong winds blew a tree onto power lines and damaged the power pole.

The Sterling Police Department reported a few power lines down along with a few tree branches around 4 inches in diameter. The time is based on radar.

A large tree was down on power lines near town.

A trained spotter reported trees and power lines blown down.

The public reported several large diameter tree limbs down on the northwest side of Sterling. There were also reports of power outages.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph were observed in Sterling, IL at 653 am CDT July 11. Reports of trees and large limbs down on power lines in Sterling near the Sinnissippi Park. A number of residents in Whiteside County were left without power in the wake of the storm.

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph snapped a power pole along Mohawk Road about 6 miles northwest of Erie, IL at 812 pm CDT June 15.

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some power lines north of Morrison, IL around 520 am June 23.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew some trees and branches down about 14 miles south of Mount Carroll, IL around 835 pm April 5. Some vehicles were damaged by the fallen branches. Also, a power outage was observed.

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down a large tree at Avenue J and 6th St in Sterling, IL around 615 pm June 27. The tree snapped some power lines and blocked the road. Several other smaller branches were also blown down.

Winds estimated to be 65 mph blew down several tree limbs on the west side of Sterling, IL around 11:05 am June 8. The limbs were over six inches in diameter. Some branches broke power lines and cable television lines. A power outage was also noted.

A trained spotter in Fulton reported ice accumulation of 1/2 inch, which downed trees and limbs, knocking out power to the area.

Many trees and power lines were blown down by wind estimated at 70 mph.

Many trees and power lines were blown down throughout Sterling by wind estimated at 70 mph.

Storms entered Whiteside county south of Albany at around 1555 CST. Numerous trees and power lines were felled from Albany to Coleta. Based on radar data and spotter reports, the following times (all CST) have been established; Albany 1600-1605, Morrison 1615-1620, Coleta 1620-1630.

Squall line left Clinton County Iowa and entered Whiteside County Illinois around 1900 CST (0100 UTC). Sporatic damage consisting of mainly trees and power lines down occurred across the northern part of the county from near Garden Plain, to Morrison, to north of Sterling. Trees were reported down on Elston Road during 1902-1907 CST. The exact location is not known but the likely area is between Fulton and Garden Plain with the immediate Garden Plain area being most probable. The KCWI AWOS reported 44 knots ( 51 mph) during 1845-1855 CST in Clinton County Iowa. Considerable damage occurred during 1915-1920 CST along Norrish Road, Hazel Road, and the intersection of Bishop and Holly Roads immediately to the north and east of Morrison. A large number of trees were downed along with power lines. The KDVN 88D showing a considerable increase in wind speed in this area to at least 60 knots aloft. Additional tree and power line damage occurred at the intersection of Holly and Habben Roads during 1923-1928 CST and the intersection of Flufs and Hoover Roads during 1944-1949 CST. The second location is located several miles north of Sterling. The KSQI AWOS south of Sterling reported 41 knots (47 mph) during 1945-1955 CST. Another area of damage occurred in the Coleta area during 1935-1942 CST with reports of trees and power lines down.

Numerous tree limbs and several power lines blown down.

Trees and power lines down. Peak wind gust of 56 mph measured in Sterling.

Several trees and power lines down throughout the county, including in Morrison, Tampico and Sterling. In Morrison, a grocery store outdoor stand was knocked down. A few sheds were also knocked down. Some roof damage was also reported in Morrison.

72 mph wind gust measured by Automated Surface Observing System in Sterling. Large trees and limbs were knocked down along Third and Fourth Streets. Other tree damage occurred on Sixth Avenue, Locust Street and at Second Avenue at Sixth Street. Rock Falls Motel had a section of it's roof blown off. The wind caused significant damage to parks owned by Sterling Park District. The golf course had about 25 large old trees knocked down. Six baskets set up for a 3-on-3 basketball tournament were also knocked over and damaged.Numerous power lines were downed.

Strong non-thunderstorm winds toppled several large trees in Morrison. One large tree fell on an unoccupied automobile. Another large tree fell at the corner of East Park and Cherry Streets, putting a hole in an upstairs bedroom of a residence, where a young boy was sleeping. No injuries were reported. Many tree limbs and power lines were also reported down throughout the city.

A cold front moving into eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois managed to develop isolated severe thunderstorms during the late afternoon and early evening of July 7, 2012. The airmass ahead of the front was very unstable but the shear was weak. The thunderstorms produced 60 mph winds at Bleidorn, Iowa in Clinton county. Another isolated severe thunderstorm near Sterling, Illinois in Whiteside county produced 60 mph winds. The public reported several large diameter tree limbs down along with power outages.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms developed over eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois during the afternoon hours of August 13, 2011 as a powerful storm system rotated through the upper Midwest and Mid Mississippi Valley. The main threat from these thunderstorms as they moved through northwest Illinois was small hail.

Tornado developed out of a non-supercell thunderstorm or heavy rain shower and touched down on the south side of Fulton, Illinois, south-southeast of the intersection of 24th Avenue and 4th Street. The tornado moved Northeast through the Sikkema Trailer Park and crossed 5th and 6th streets before dissipating in a corn field. Widespread tree limb damage was noted during the survey with corn stalks tossed into power lines. Adjacent corn field was heavily damaged. Numerous public reports of a funnel were received by the Whiteside County Sheriff Office with no lightning observed. Path length 0.2 miles and was rated high F0.