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Flash Flood — Vermilion, IL

Jun 10, 2018

An area of low pressure tracking along a nearly stationary frontal boundary triggered a round of severe thunderstorms across central Illinois during the afternoon of June 10th. A line of storms produced 60-80mph wind gusts and widespread wind damage from portions of Tazewell and McLean counties southeastward through Champaign and Edgar counties. Two brief EF-0 tornadoes spun up along the leading edge of the line, producing pockets of enhanced damage on the southwest side of the city of Champai

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 770855). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Vermilion, IL

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