Putnam County Hail Map & Storm Reports

“At 1204 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm near Altona, or near Cambridge, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Reports of multiple trees and a power pole blown down in the town of Hennepin. Time estimated by radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Hennepin

“At 159 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mendota to near Putnam. Movement was east northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and minor flooding. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Slowing or redirecting of traffic due to ponding or flowing water.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 854 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mendota to near La Moille to near Buda to near Andover. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Strong easterly wind gusts not associated with thunderstorms have developed across part of the Interstate 80 corridor in Illinois and portions of Bureau and Putnam counties. Spotters reported 55 to 65 MPH winds for 5 minutes in Princeton, Illinois just before 2 PM. These should persist through 3 to 4 PM. Expect temporary difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 446 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Kewanee, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Tree down on Route 71 near Hennepin. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Hennepin

“Gusty east to southeasterly winds are expected through the early afternoon as an area of rain continues to shift eastward into portions of central and eastern Illinois. Occasional gusts between 40 to 50 mph can be expected. Use extra caution if traveling, especially in high profile vehicles. The strong winds could blow around loose objects and bring down tree branches.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Gusty winds are expected late this morning into the early afternoon as an area of rain and embedded thunderstorms continues to shift eastward through portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. Winds will increase on the western edge of the shield of precipitation with gusts between 40 to 50 mph possible out of an east to southeasterly direction.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“A trained spotter measured a 58 MPH. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · Hennepin

“At 1145 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles east ofr Bradford, or 12 miles northeast of Wyoming, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“Home with garage door blown in and multiple 3-inch tree limbs snapped. Time estimated from radar. (DVN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Hennepin

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 3 PM CDT Friday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 1248 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds accompanied by rain across the area. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. An initial round of strong winds to 55 mph will be found. A few storms will then follow for parts of the area and may bring an additional period of gusty winds. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 1146 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds accompanying an area of showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wheatland to near Princeton to Abingdon. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to around 55 mph. Impact: Strong winds could break tree limbs, knock down weak trees and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 714 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dixon to Toulon. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Strong winds could break small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri. TIMING...Until 8 PM CST this evening. WINDS...West-southwest winds 25 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will quickly spread out of control. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Fire behavior is expected to be extreme.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Wednesday... The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities continues a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds, low relative humidity, and plentiful dry vegetation. AFFECTED AREA...Portions of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Wind Advisory, west to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Bureau and Putnam Counties. WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County

“At 1112 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking line of heavy rain along a line extending from near Walnut to 7 miles east of Bradford. Movement was east at 40 mph. Weak rotation has also been identified along the line of showers and will continue to be monitored for a possible tornado threat. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Putnam County