Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

On June 14, 1974, a tornado touched down in southern Rock Island County and continued through Mercer and Warren counties before ending in northern Knox County. This tornado took an erratic path as it traveled a total of 53 miles and caused 2 injuries. The most intense damage path, rated F3 in intensity, occurred in Knox County and extended from approximately 7 miles north to 10 miles south of Abingdon, IL. In Abingdon, the damage resulted in about 200 homes being damaged or destroyed. Total storm damages were estimated at more than $2 million.

June 14, 1974 Storm Reports

Tornado path (red line) and hail reports (green) from June 14, 1974 from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) National Severe Weather Database.

Photos from June 14, 1974

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Below are photos of the damage that occurred near Abingdon, IL. To see a larger image, simply click on the picture. (Photos relayed by Ethan Schisler)

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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

June 14, 1974 F3 Tornado