Hail Map for Riverton, IL

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Riverton, IL

Date / Time	Report Details
4/18/2024 7:05 PM CDT	Svrilx the national weather service in lincoln has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southern logan county in central illinois, northern christian county in central illinois, northeastern sangamon county in central illinois, western de witt county in central illinois, western macon county in central illinois, * until 745 pm cdt. * at 705 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near elkhart to near rochester, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, lincoln, mount pulaski, mechanicsburg, buffalo, and cornland around 710 pm cdt. illiopolis and mount auburn around 715 pm cdt. latham, chestnut, and beason around 720 pm cdt. niantic and kenney around 725 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include harristown and warrensburg. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 113 and 124. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 132.
4/18/2024 6:57 PM CDT	Numerous trees were blown down from riverton eastwar in sangamon county IL, 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
3/14/2024 8:13 AM CDT	Svrilx the national weather service in lincoln has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, christian county in central illinois, central sangamon county in central illinois, western shelby county in central illinois, southwestern macon county in central illinois, * until 900 am cdt. * at 812 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from riverton to near farmersville, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, kincaid, edinburg, mechanicsburg, dawson, and buffalo around 820 am cdt. jeisyville around 825 am cdt. taylorville, illiopolis, and mount auburn around 830 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include blue mound, stonington, niantic, harristown and owaneco. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 102. Interstate 72 between mile markers 98 and 137.
8/25/2023 8:21 PM CDT	Multiple trees dow in sangamon county IL, 2.9 miles WSW of Riverton, IL
7/23/2023 7:34 PM CDT	At 734 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham, or near springfield, moving east at 25 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, springfield around 745 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include rochester. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 87 and 97. interstate 72 between mile markers 93 and 106, and between mile markers 109 and 113. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/29/2023 12:24 PM CDT	At 1224 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near riverton, or 11 miles northeast of springfield, moving east at 80 mph (public confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornado will be near, illiopolis around 1230 pm cdt. This includes interstate 72 between mile markers 112 and 123.
6/29/2023 12:20 PM CDT	At 1220 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located over riverton, or 9 miles northeast of springfield, moving east at 80 mph (public confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. the tornado will be near, mechanicsburg and cornland around 1225 pm cdt. illiopolis around 1230 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 123.
6/29/2023 12:17 PM CDT	At 1217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over sherman, or 8 miles north of springfield, moving east at 80 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, mechanicsburg and cornland around 1225 pm cdt. illiopolis around 1230 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 123.
6/29/2023 12:12 PM CDT	At 1212 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near loami, or 9 miles west of springfield, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, chatham around 1220 pm cdt. springfield around 1225 pm cdt. rochester around 1230 pm cdt. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 89 and 99. Interstate 72 between mile markers 85 and 108.
6/29/2023 12:10 PM CDT	At 1209 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from san jose to near waverly, moving east at 70 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, san jose and emden around 1215 pm cdt. hartsburg around 1220 pm cdt. auburn and divernon around 1225 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include pawnee, atlanta, waynesville, bulpitt, taylorville, kincaid, edinburg, jeisyville, stonington and moweaqua. this includes the following highways, interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 11. interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 141. Interstate 72 between mile markers 77 and 146.
6/29/2023 8:19 AM CDT	At 819 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over petersburg, or 15 miles southwest of mason city, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, athens around 830 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include sherman, williamsville and riverton. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 96 and 110. interstate 72 between mile markers 102 and 111. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
5/7/2023 7:00 PM CDT	At 659 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham, or near springfield, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, springfield around 705 pm cdt. rochester around 715 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include sherman, riverton and mechanicsburg. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 87 and 111. interstate 72 between mile markers 88 and 117. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
4/20/2023 5:27 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for north central sangamon county will expire at 530 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 pm cdt for central illinois.
4/20/2023 5:20 PM CDT	At 519 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sherman, moving northeast at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, williamsville, grandview, spaulding, clear lake and capital airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 98 and 109. interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 107. hail threat, observed max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
4/20/2023 5:11 PM CDT	At 511 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of sherman, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, williamsville, grandview, spaulding, clear lake and capital airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 98 and 109. interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 107. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
4/20/2023 5:04 PM CDT	At 503 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 2 miles south of farmingdale, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, rochester, sherman, riverton and williamsville. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 90 and 109. interstate 72 between mile markers 84 and 107. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/20/2023 4:38 PM CDT	At 438 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located alexander, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, new berlin around 445 pm cdt. loami around 450 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include sherman, riverton and williamsville. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 78 and 109. interstate 72 between mile markers 69 and 70, and between mile markers 72 and 107. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/29/2022 7:36 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for western sangamon and northeastern morgan counties will expire at 745 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for central and west central illinois.
8/29/2022 7:20 PM CDT	At 719 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from riverton to near loami, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, new berlin, pleasant plains, loami, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, clear lake, curran, berlin, glenarm and capital airport. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 83 and 102. interstate 72 between mile markers 76 and 113. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/29/2022 7:13 PM CDT	At 712 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from riverton to near loami, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sherman, riverton, springfield and rochester. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 83 and 107. interstate 72 between mile markers 76 and 113. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/29/2022 6:56 PM CDT	At 655 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located over mainly rural areas of morgan, menard, sangamon, and cass counties moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, sherman around 700 pm cdt. riverton around 715 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include rochester, chatham, auburn and springfield. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 83 and 107. interstate 72 between mile markers 76 and 113. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/2/2022 8:46 AM CDT	At 846 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near athens, or 14 miles north of springfield, moving south at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/2/2022 3:42 AM CDT	At 342 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mechanicsburg, or 11 miles east of springfield, and is nearly stationary (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, sherman, riverton, mechanicsburg, spaulding, dawson, buffalo and roby. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 near mile marker 102. interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 123. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/2/2022 3:08 AM CDT	At 308 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over riverton, or 9 miles northeast of springfield, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/2/2022 2:51 AM CDT	At 251 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near williamsville, or 11 miles northeast of springfield, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, riverton, spaulding and dawson. this includes interstate 72 between mile markers 110 and 112. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/2/2022 2:28 AM CDT	At 228 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over williamsville, or 12 miles north of springfield, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/25/2022 9:56 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern logan and northeastern sangamon counties will expire at 1000 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central illinois.
6/25/2022 9:39 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northern christian and northeastern sangamon counties will expire at 945 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central illinois.
6/25/2022 9:33 PM CDT	At 932 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near williamsville, or 13 miles northeast of springfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, cornland around 940 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include mount pulaski and illiopolis. this includes interstate 55 between mile markers 102 and 111. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/25/2022 9:22 PM CDT	At 922 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near mechanicsburg, or 15 miles east of springfield, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, illiopolis and mount auburn. this includes interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 124. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/25/2022 9:05 PM CDT	At 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, or near springfield, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, edinburg and mechanicsburg around 920 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include illiopolis and mount auburn. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 83 and 98. interstate 72 between mile markers 94 and 124. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 4:55 AM CDT	At 454 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near new berlin to near edinburg, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, taylorville, kincaid, edinburg, bulpitt and jeisyville around 500 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include stonington, chatham, springfield and rochester. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 99. interstate 72 between mile markers 80 and 110. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/17/2022 4:42 AM CDT	At 442 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from new berlin to near jeisyville, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, taylorville, kincaid, edinburg, bulpitt and jeisyville around 445 am cdt. auburn and stonington around 500 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include chatham, springfield, rochester and pawnee. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 99. interstate 72 between mile markers 80 and 110. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/30/2022 5:34 PM CDT	At 534 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, or near springfield, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, riverton and mechanicsburg. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 89 and 90, and between mile markers 93 and 97. interstate 72 between mile markers 99 and 121. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
4/30/2022 5:24 PM CDT	At 524 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham, or 9 miles northeast of virden, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, springfield around 530 pm cdt. rochester around 540 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include sherman, riverton, mechanicsburg and williamsville. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 81 and 104, and between mile markers 106 and 111. interstate 72 between mile markers 96 and 121. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
3/5/2022 10:52 PM CST	At 1052 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over riverton, or 7 miles northeast of springfield, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, cornland around 1100 pm cst. illiopolis around 1105 pm cst. mount pulaski and latham around 1110 pm cst. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 91 and 100. interstate 72 between mile markers 97 and 129. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
10/24/2021 7:43 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern menard, logan, northeastern sangamon, western de witt, southeastern tazewell, southwestern mclean and northwestern macon counties will expire at 745 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for central illinois.
10/24/2021 7:21 PM CDT	At 720 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mclean to near cornland, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, atlanta, mclean, bloomington, beason and kenney. this includes the following highways, interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 13. interstate 55 between mile markers 106 and 155. interstate 72 between mile markers 105 and 117. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
10/24/2021 7:04 PM CDT	At 704 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near delavan to near sherman, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, emden around 710 pm cdt. armington around 715 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include mount pulaski, latham, chestnut, bloomington, beason and kenney. this includes the following highways, interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 13. interstate 55 between mile markers 106 and 155. interstate 72 between mile markers 105 and 117. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2021 3:06 PM CDT	Trees uprooted... extensive tree damage in sangamon county IL, 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
8/12/2021 3:00 PM CDT	At 300 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near edinburg, or 12 miles southeast of springfield, moving southeast at 30 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, edinburg, kincaid, bulpitt, jeisyville, taylorville and stonington. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 88 and 97. interstate 72 between mile markers 97 and 120. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/12/2021 2:47 PM CDT	16 in diameter healthy tree snapped. several branches down in the same area as well. time estimated from rada in sangamon county IL, 1.2 miles N of Riverton, IL
8/12/2021 2:43 PM CDT	At 243 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rochester, or near springfield, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, mechanicsburg around 250 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include edinburg, kincaid, bulpitt, jeisyville, taylorville and stonington. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 88 and 107. interstate 72 between mile markers 93 and 120. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/19/2021 7:06 AM CDT	At 706 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, or near springfield, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, mechanicsburg around 710 am cdt. edinburg around 715 am cdt. illiopolis and mount auburn around 720 am cdt. stonington around 725 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include blue mound. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 near mile marker 89, and between mile markers 93 and 97. Interstate 72 between mile markers 100 and 135.
6/18/2021 9:24 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern christian and northeastern sangamon counties will expire at 930 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and has exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 400 am cdt for central illinois.
6/18/2021 9:09 PM CDT	At 908 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mechanicsburg, or 12 miles east of springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern christian and northeastern sangamon counties, including the following locations, dawson, roby, berry, clear lake, southern view, grandview and buffalo. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 93 and 99. Interstate 72 between mile markers 99 and 121.
6/18/2021 8:43 PM CDT	At 843 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, rochester and riverton around 855 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include mechanicsburg. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 93 and 103. Interstate 72 between mile markers 99 and 121.
5/27/2021 12:55 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central sangamon county will expire at 100 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 pm cdt for central illinois.
5/27/2021 12:52 PM CDT	Power pole leaning ove in sangamon county IL, 2.7 miles W of Riverton, IL
5/27/2021 12:50 PM CDT	Tree damage. time estimated by rada in sangamon county IL, 1.2 miles WNW of Riverton, IL
5/27/2021 12:32 PM CDT	At 1232 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant plains to near virden, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, auburn around 1240 pm cdt. divernon around 1245 pm cdt. springfield and pawnee around 1250 pm cdt. sherman around 1255 pm cdt. riverton around 100 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include spaulding, curran, farmingdale, glenarm, thayer, clear lake, southern view, grandview, jerome and leland grove. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 103. Interstate 72 between mile markers 86 and 107.
5/27/2021 12:29 PM CDT	At 1228 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from pleasant plains to near virden, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, divernon around 1240 pm cdt. springfield and pawnee around 1245 pm cdt. sherman around 1250 pm cdt. riverton around 1255 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include spaulding, sinclair, curran, glenarm, berlin, thayer, southern view, capital airport, farmingdale and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 103. Interstate 72 between mile markers 73 and 107.
5/27/2021 12:15 PM CDT	At 1214 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near literberry to near palmyra, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, waverly around 1220 pm cdt. auburn and loami around 1235 pm cdt. divernon around 1240 pm cdt. chatham around 1245 pm cdt. springfield and pawnee around 1250 pm cdt. sherman and rochester around 1255 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include spaulding, sinclair, curran, glenarm, berlin, thayer, southern view, capital airport, farmingdale and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 104. Interstate 72 between mile markers 73 and 107.
5/27/2021 11:58 AM CDT	At 1158 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near jacksonville to athensville, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, alexander and franklin around 1215 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include waverly, new berlin, loami, auburn, chatham, divernon, springfield, pawnee, sherman, rochester and riverton. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 104. Interstate 72 between mile markers 61 and 107.
5/3/2021 6:12 PM CDT	Power poles downe in sangamon county IL, 5.7 miles SW of Riverton, IL
5/3/2021 6:09 PM CDT	At 608 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over cornland, or 14 miles northeast of springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central logan and northeastern sangamon counties, including the following locations, dawson, spaulding and buffalo. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 108. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 119.
5/3/2021 5:52 PM CDT	At 551 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over sherman, or 8 miles north of springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, riverton and williamsville around 600 pm cdt. mechanicsburg and cornland around 610 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include dawson, spaulding, cantrall and buffalo. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 112. Interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 119.
4/7/2021 8:26 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern menard, sangamon and east central cass counties will expire at 830 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
4/7/2021 8:13 PM CDT	At 813 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near petersburg to sherman to near rochester, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, petersburg, athens, williamsville, new berlin, ashland, divernon, pleasant plains, loami, mechanicsburg, tallula, jerome, southern view and leland grove. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 108. Interstate 72 between mile markers 83 and 116.
4/7/2021 7:49 PM CDT	At 749 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ashland to near waverly to virden, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/10/2020 3:45 PM CDT	Power poles down on s 9th s in sangamon county IL, 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
7/21/2020 4:11 PM CDT	At 410 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles south of athens to near divernon, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, williamsville, divernon, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, thayer, clear lake, curran, glenarm, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 106. Interstate 72 between mile markers 89 and 109.
7/21/2020 3:48 PM CDT	At 347 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near sherman, or 7 miles northwest of springfield, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, williamsville, spaulding, cantrall, capital airport and salisbury. This includes interstate 55 between mile markers 100 and 107.
7/21/2020 3:45 PM CDT	At 344 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near alexander to near palmyra, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/21/2020 3:28 PM CDT	At 328 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant plains, or 14 miles northwest of springfield, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, athens, williamsville, pleasant plains, spaulding, berlin, cantrall, capital airport, salisbury, farmingdale and fancy prairie. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 100 and 107. Interstate 72 between mile markers 80 and 81.
7/21/2020 3:12 PM CDT	At 312 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant plains, or 15 miles southeast of virginia, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/22/2020 4:01 PM CDT	At 345 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham, or near springfield, moving north at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, williamsville, divernon, mechanicsburg, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, buffalo, berry, clear lake and cantrall. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 111. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 115.
6/22/2020 3:45 PM CDT	At 345 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham, or near springfield, moving north at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, williamsville, divernon, mechanicsburg, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, buffalo, berry, clear lake and cantrall. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 111. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 115.
6/22/2020 3:27 PM CDT	At 327 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pawnee, or 10 miles south of springfield, moving north at 25 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/25/2020 6:55 PM CDT	Power pole snapped and a large tree branch was blown down in sangamon county IL, 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
5/2/2020 9:38 PM CDT	At 936 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated. at 935 pm, 50 mph wind gusts were reported near the north edge of lake springfield, and nickel size hail occurred as the storm passed through downtown springfield). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/8/2020 5:56 PM CDT	At 556 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near monticello to near macon to near pawnee, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
4/8/2020 5:44 PM CDT	At 543 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over niantic, or 11 miles west of decatur, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, springfield, decatur, sherman, rochester, forsyth, riverton, harristown, warrensburg, blue mound, stonington, illiopolis, niantic, mechanicsburg, mount auburn, grandview, spaulding, dawson, buffalo, clear lake and boody. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 96 and 105. Interstate 72 between mile markers 102 and 141.
4/8/2020 5:32 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
4/8/2020 5:30 PM CDT	Sangamon county emergency manager reported that dawson fire dept reported 1 power pole down on dawson lane between dawson and riverto in sangamon county IL, 2.2 miles W of Riverton, IL
4/8/2020 5:10 PM CDT	At 509 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over athens, or 10 miles north of springfield, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
11/26/2019 11:48 PM CST	At 1147 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located over sherman, or 7 miles north of springfield, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, athens, williamsville, elkhart, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, clear lake, curran, cantrall, capital airport and fancy prairie. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 96 and 115. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 95, and between mile markers 102 and 112.
11/26/2019 11:38 PM CST	At 1138 pm cst, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of pleasant plains, or 8 miles northwest of springfield, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
8/12/2019 8:37 PM CDT	At 837 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rochester, or 7 miles east of springfield, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/16/2019 12:05 AM CDT	At 1205 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alsey, or near winchester, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/5/2019 3:54 PM CDT	The national weather service in lincoln has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. northern christian county in central illinois. eastern sangamon county in central illinois. until 445 pm cdt. At 354 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rochester, or.
5/29/2019 8:21 PM CDT	At 821 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near cornland, or 13 miles northeast of springfield, moving north at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/29/2019 8:14 PM CDT	At 814 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from sherman to near mechanicsburg, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, rochester, riverton, williamsville, mechanicsburg, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, buffalo, berry, clear lake, sangchris lake state park and roby. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 91 and 106. Interstate 72 between mile markers 95 and 122.
5/29/2019 7:55 PM CDT	At 755 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chatham to near bulpitt, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/26/2019 12:15 AM CDT	At 1214 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springfield, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated. at 1204 am, a 53 mph wind gust was reported at abraham lincoln capital airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/25/2019 11:50 PM CDT	At 1150 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant plains, or 15 miles northwest of springfield, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement. at 1148 pm, power lines were reported down in tallula). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
5/23/2019 12:12 AM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 1245 am cdt for menard and sangamon counties. at 1211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over loami, or 12 miles west of springfield, moving east at 40 mph. this is a very dangerous storm. hazard. 80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Several brief.
5/22/2019 11:56 PM CDT	At 1155 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alexander, or 9 miles east of jacksonville, moving east at 40 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
8/16/2018 11:12 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central sangamon county will expire at 1115 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for portions of sangamon county until midnight.
8/16/2018 10:49 PM CDT	At 1048 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springfield, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, sherman, rochester, riverton, williamsville, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, dawson, clear lake, curran and capital airport. those attending the illinois state fair are in the path of this storm and should prepare for imminent dangerous weather conditions. seek shelter now! this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 89 and 107. Interstate 72 between mile markers 91 and 112.
8/16/2018 10:25 PM CDT	At 1024 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near athens, or 11 miles northwest of springfield, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/7/2018 3:42 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central sangamon county will expire at 345 am cdt. the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/7/2018 3:32 AM CDT	At 331 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, sherman, rochester, riverton, williamsville, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, berry, clear lake, curran, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 86 and 108. Interstate 72 between mile markers 87 and 110.
8/7/2018 3:21 AM CDT	At 320 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near new berlin, or 9 miles west of springfield, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, sherman, rochester, riverton, williamsville, new berlin, loami, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, berry, clear lake, curran, berlin, cantrall, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 86 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 82 and 110.
8/7/2018 3:03 AM CDT	At 303 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alexander, or 10 miles east of jacksonville, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/14/2018 5:18 PM CDT	At 518 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mason city to springfield, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, mason city, sherman, riverton, athens, williamsville, greenview, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, clear lake, cantrall, capital airport, fancy prairie and sweetwater. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 95 and 106. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 93, and between mile markers 101 and 106.
7/14/2018 4:59 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 545 pm cdt for menard. northwestern sangamon and southeastern mason counties. at 459 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from kilbourne to near new berlin, moving east at 30 mph. hazard. 60 mph wind gusts. source. Radar indicated.
7/14/2018 4:41 PM CDT	At 441 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near chandlerville to near franklin, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/28/2018 4:18 PM CDT	At 418 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from manito to petersburg to near alexander, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/10/2018 2:51 PM CDT	At 250 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near mechanicsburg, or 12 miles northeast of springfield, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, williamsville, mechanicsburg, grandview, spaulding, dawson, buffalo and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 98 and 104, and between mile markers 106 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 104 and 116.
6/10/2018 2:26 PM CDT	At 226 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near athens, or 10 miles northwest of springfield, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/27/2018 3:02 PM CDT	At 301 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located just north of springfield, moving south at 10 to 15 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, rochester, riverton, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, berry and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 86 and 100. Interstate 72 between mile markers 96 and 109.
5/27/2018 2:48 PM CDT	At 248 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near springfield, moving south at 15 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, sherman, rochester, riverton, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, berry and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 86 and 103. Interstate 72 between mile markers 96 and 110.
5/27/2018 2:39 PM CDT	At 238 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over sherman, or near springfield, moving south at 15 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
7/26/2017 9:38 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for menard and northwestern sangamon counties will expire at 945 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
7/26/2017 9:02 PM CDT	At 902 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over petersburg, or 16 miles southwest of mason city, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/17/2017 10:41 PM CDT	At 1041 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near new berlin, or 15 miles east of jacksonville, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/19/2017 6:41 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for menard, christian, sangamon, cass and northern morgan counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
5/19/2017 6:28 AM CDT	At 627 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near virginia to near pawnee to near schram city, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, jacksonville, taylorville, virginia, chatham, alexander, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, petersburg, athens, kincaid, williamsville, new berlin, ashland, divernon, edinburg and morrisonville. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 79 and 109. Interstate 72 between mile markers 68 and 124.
5/19/2017 6:07 AM CDT	At 606 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near meredosia to near girard to near sorento, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, springfield, jacksonville, taylorville, virginia, winchester, chatham, alexander, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, petersburg, athens, kincaid, williamsville, new berlin, ashland, waverly and divernon. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 109. Interstate 72 between mile markers 46 and 124.
5/19/2017 5:47 AM CDT	At 547 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near naples to 7 miles west of carlinville to near marine, moving northeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/10/2017 7:23 PM CDT	At 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near riverton, or near springfield, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, rochester, riverton, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 95 and 103. Interstate 72 between mile markers 101 and 110.
5/10/2017 7:07 PM CDT	2 trees blown down in town in sangamon county IL, 1.6 miles S of Riverton, IL
5/10/2017 7:06 PM CDT	At 706 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near new berlin, or 10 miles west of springfield, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, rochester, riverton, williamsville, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, spaulding, clear lake, berlin, cantrall, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 95 and 111. Interstate 72 between mile markers 89 and 93, and between mile markers 101 and 110.
5/10/2017 6:54 PM CDT	At 653 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near ashland, or 14 miles northeast of jacksonville, moving east at 50 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
4/10/2017 4:17 PM CDT	At 416 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over springfield, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. at 415 pm, trained spotters reported dime size hail on the south side of springfield). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, rochester, riverton, mechanicsburg, mount auburn, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, dawson, buffalo, berry, clear lake, curran and roby. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 87 and 99. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 120.
4/10/2017 4:09 PM CDT	At 409 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near loami, or 9 miles southwest of springfield, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/7/2017 12:30 AM CST	At 1229 am cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near williamsville to near waverly, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
3/7/2017 12:05 AM CST	At 1205 am cst, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from pleasant plains to near murrayville, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
11/2/2016 5:10 PM CDT	At 509 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along a line extending from near cornland to near rochester, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated rotation. storm spotters also reported a brief but weak tornado touchdown near williamsville shortly after 5 pm. wind gusts of 48 mph were also reported at capital airport at 458 pm). Hazards include tornado. Expect damage to mobile homes. roofs. and vehicles. these dangerous storms will be near, mount pulaski around 515 pm cdt. illiopolis around 520 pm cdt. niantic and latham around 525 pm cdt. mount auburn around 530 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include dawson, roby and buffalo. This includes interstate 72 between mile markers 108 and 126.
7/13/2016 4:31 PM CDT	At 431 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near mason city to near williamsville, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/13/2016 4:24 PM CDT	At 423 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near riverton to near pawnee to near litchfield, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
5/13/2016 7:23 PM CDT	At 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near athens, or 14 miles north of springfield, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, petersburg, athens, williamsville, pleasant plains, greenview, elkhart, middletown, spaulding, dawson, broadwell, cantrall, sweetwater, salisbury, lincolns new salem and fancy prairie. This includes interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 120.
5/13/2016 6:57 PM CDT	At 656 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chandlerville, or 8 miles northeast of virginia, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters reported 60 mph wind gusts just southwest of beardstown). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
5/11/2016 2:08 PM CDT	At 208 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over cornland, or 13 miles south of lincoln, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
5/11/2016 2:03 PM CDT	At 202 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles east of middletown to elkhart to near sherman, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated. at 2 pm...storm spotters reported penny size hail and 50 mph winds about 2 miles southwest of elkhart). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, williamsville, elkhart, grandview, spaulding and broadwell. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 99 and 122. Interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 109.
5/11/2016 1:59 PM CDT	At 159 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near middletown to elkhart to near sherman, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, athens, williamsville, elkhart, middletown, grandview, spaulding, broadwell, cantrall, sweetwater, fancy prairie, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 99 and 122. Interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 109.
5/11/2016 1:48 PM CDT	At 147 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near middletown to 4 miles northeast of athens to 6 miles northwest of downtown springfield, moving east at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 128 pm...storm spotters estimated wind gusts of 60 mph just north of petersburg). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, sherman, riverton, athens, williamsville, elkhart, middletown, grandview, spaulding, broadwell, cantrall, sweetwater, fancy prairie, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 99 and 122. Interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 109.
5/11/2016 1:38 PM CDT	At 138 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from greenview to 6 miles east of pleasant plains, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/27/2016 11:57 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern sangamon and northwestern christian counties will expire at 1200 am cdt. the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits. and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. However hail up to dime size is still possible with this thunderstorm.
4/27/2016 11:36 PM CDT	At 1135 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near edinburg, or 11 miles southeast of springfield, moving northeast at 35 mph (trained weather spotters. at 1115 pm...one inch hail was reported in pawnee). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, rochester, riverton, edinburg, mechanicsburg, mount auburn, spaulding, dawson, buffalo, berry, sharpsburg, roby and sangchris lake state park. This includes interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 120.
4/27/2016 11:26 PM CDT	At 1126 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pawnee, or 12 miles southeast of springfield, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, rochester, riverton, pawnee, kincaid, edinburg, mechanicsburg, mount auburn, bulpitt, jeisyville, spaulding, tovey, dawson, buffalo, berry, sharpsburg, roby, sicily and sangchris lake state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 near mile marker 85. Interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 120.
4/27/2016 11:01 PM CDT	At 1101 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over farmersville, or 8 miles southeast of virden, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/27/2016 10:25 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for east central sangamon county will expire at 1030 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail is still possible with this thunderstorm.
4/27/2016 10:08 PM CDT	At 1008 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, or 10 miles southeast of springfield, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, rochester, mechanicsburg and berry. This includes interstate 72 between mile markers 109 and 111.
4/27/2016 9:53 PM CDT	At 953 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rochester, or 6 miles southeast of springfield, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, rochester, riverton, mechanicsburg, spaulding, berry and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 87 and 100. Interstate 72 between mile markers 99 and 112.
4/27/2016 9:37 PM CDT	At 937 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles east of chatham, or 7 miles south of springfield, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, rochester, riverton, mechanicsburg, spaulding, berry and clear lake. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 87 and 100. Interstate 72 between mile markers 99 and 112.
4/27/2016 9:24 PM CDT	At 924 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pawnee, or 10 miles south of springfield, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
3/30/2016 3:16 PM CDT	At 315 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over mechanicsburg, or 12 miles east of springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, springfield, decatur, chatham, mount zion, rochester, riverton, pawnee, mount pulaski, harristown, long creek, warrensburg, blue mound, edinburg, illiopolis, niantic, mechanicsburg, mount auburn, latham, cornland and jerome. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 84 and 99. Interstate 72 between mile markers 95 and 138.
3/30/2016 3:06 PM CDT	At 305 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rochester, or 7 miles southeast of springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
3/15/2016 8:11 PM CDT	The tornado warning for northeastern sangamon county will expire at 815 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. the tornado watch has been extended until 1100 pm cdt for central illinois. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for northeast sangamon county until 830 pm.
3/15/2016 8:02 PM CDT	At 801 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over sherman, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated rotation. storm spotters continue to report rotation with this storm, and it has a history of producing funnel clouds and a tornado). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern sangamon county, including the following locations, dawson and spaulding. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 99 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 107 and 109.
3/15/2016 7:55 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, trained spotters reported a funnel cloud over downtown springfield. the severe thunderstorm is moving northeast at 50 mph (weather spotters reported a funnel cloud). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, springfield at 755 pm cdt. sherman around 800 pm cdt. riverton and williamsville around 805 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include leland grove, fancy prairie, clear lake, spaulding, cantrall, grandview, dawson, capital airport and buffalo. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 97 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 103 and 116.
3/15/2016 7:52 PM CDT	At 751 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located 6 miles west northwest of downtown springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (weather spotters confirmed tornado. a tornado was reported near loami at 747 pm). Hazards include damaging tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this tornado will be near, springfield around 755 pm cdt. sherman around 800 pm cdt. riverton and williamsville around 805 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include leland grove, fancy prairie, clear lake, spaulding, cantrall, grandview, dawson, capital airport and buffalo. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 97 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 103 and 116.
3/15/2016 7:48 PM CDT	At 747 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southeast of pleasant plains, or 8 miles west of springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (weather spotters reported funnel cloud. spotters reported a funnel cloud southwest of springfield). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, athens around 755 pm cdt. sherman and riverton around 800 pm cdt. williamsville around 805 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include curran, leland grove, clear lake, spaulding, cantrall, salisbury, grandview, dawson, farmingdale and fancy prairie. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 96 and 110. Interstate 72 between mile markers 89 and 94, and between mile markers 102 and 116.
9/10/2015 5:24 PM CDT	At 523 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pleasant plains, or 12 miles northwest of springfield, moving southeast at 45 mph (law enforcement. at 523 pm...golfball size hail was reported 1 mile east of tallula, in menard county). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, springfield around 540 pm cdt. chatham and rochester around 545 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include southern view, leland grove, clear lake, jerome, salisbury, grandview, capital airport and farmingdale. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 85 and 100. Interstate 72 between mile markers 92 and 106.
6/28/2015 6:33 PM CDT	At 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near springfield, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
6/20/2015 10:23 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for sangamon, southeastern morgan and southern scott counties will expire at 1030 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for west central illinois. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service lincoln. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for far eastern sangamon county until 1115 pm.
6/20/2015 10:05 PM CDT	Tree limb down on old 36 in sangamon county IL, 0.2 miles SSW of Riverton, IL
6/20/2015 10:03 PM CDT	At 1002 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from riverton to near auburn to near alsey, moving southeast at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, winchester, chatham, auburn, sherman, rochester, riverton, pawnee, williamsville, new berlin, waverly, divernon, loami, franklin, mechanicsburg, murrayville, woodson, manchester, alsey and jerome. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 78 and 110. interstate 72 between mile markers 86 and 119. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for west central illinois.
6/20/2015 9:34 PM CDT	At 933 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near greenview to 4 miles south of ashland to near bluffs, moving southeast at 45 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
5/10/2015 7:02 PM CDT	At 702 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near mechanicsburg, or 9 miles east of springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, rochester, riverton, edinburg, bulpitt, southern view, leland grove, grandview, tovey, berry, clear lake, sharpsburg, roby, sicily and sangchris lake state park. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 92 and 98. interstate 72 between mile markers 98 and 111. 0. 75in.
5/10/2015 6:44 PM CDT	At 644 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rochester, or near springfield, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. locations impacted include, springfield, chatham, auburn, rochester, riverton, pawnee, kincaid, divernon, edinburg, bulpitt, jerome, southern view, leland grove, grandview, tovey, berry, clear lake, curran, sharpsburg and roby. this includes the following highways, interstate 55 between mile markers 78 and 99. interstate 72 between mile markers 90 and 111. 0. 75in.
5/10/2015 6:31 PM CDT	At 630 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over divernon, or 7 miles northeast of virden, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. Siding and trees.
4/9/2015 7:08 PM CDT	A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for western sangamon county until 730 pm cdt. at 706 pm cdt. a severe thunderstorm was located near chatham. and moving northeast at 55 mph. hazard. ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. source. Trained weather spotters.
4/9/2015 6:42 PM CDT	The national weather service in lincoln has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southeastern morgan county in west central illinois. western sangamon county in central illinois. until 730 pm cdt * at 640 pm cdt. A severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles northeast.
5/27/2013 3:00 PM CDT	Additional updated information at 625 pm from county oem official...damage occurred at lincoln place mobile home park...located at 1236 oak lane road. 48 mobile homes w in sangamon county IL, 1.2 miles N of Riverton, IL
5/27/2013 3:00 PM CDT	Report of 48 mobile homes damage in sangamon county IL, 1.2 miles N of Riverton, IL
5/27/2013 3:00 PM CDT	Updated information...report of 48 mobile homes damaged. some roofs peeled off. trees and tree limbs down on several mobile homes. wind estimated around 75 mph. no inju in sangamon county IL, 1.2 miles N of Riverton, IL