- Preliminary reports are that there were six tornadoes last night. The NWS could take several days to confirm.
- While the weather is clear for today, there is another weather system Wednesday and Thursday that could bring more storms and heavy rains. We are continuing to monitor.
- All lanes of traffic on I55 at Reed Rd. were opened overnight.
- There are over 21,000 customers still without power (over 55,000 at the peak of the storm, but current reports indicate this number).
- The ARC has two shelters open – Coal City (29 clients being served); Sublette (2 residents being served).
- There remain local roads that are closed due to debris and/or flooding in various areas.
- Many areas received heavy rain, as high as 3.85” in some areas, resulting in standing water on many roadways this morning.
- We are working with ISP and IDOT for aerial photography/surveys of the area.
- The campground is still in active search and rescue mode. Additional searches are commencing with daylight.
- Damage with daylight appears to be severe. As such, the State will be deploying Task Force 1 (via MABAS/fire mutual aid) – an advanced search and rescue team w/Canine.
- There are at least five people rescued from entrapment. Only one injury requiring ambulance transport. Others were treated on scene with minor injuries.
- There are 6,100 lots in the campground with most having trailers. Out of the 29 campground sections, at least 17 sustained heavy damage.
- Primary task for this morning will be to cap leaking propane tanks (of which there are many) before bringing in chain saw crews for debris removal.
Coal City (Grundy County)
- Coal City is still in active search and rescue mode.
- A Fire Station in Coal City was damaged, but much of the equipment was out to support the incident.
- Hearing reports that some first responders, including the fire chief’s home had damage.
- There were five injuries (minor) requiring medical transport. The 15 medically treated yesterday include those that sought ER treatment on their own.
- Initial media aerial photos show damaged homes, some destroyed.