Emergency Management Agencies reporting storm damage in Illinois counties
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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Severe weather swept through Central Illinois counties Wednesday evening, breaking tree limbs, bringing down powerlines and even destroying several sheds.

Cumberland County

The Cumberland County EMA said several different areas around Cumberland County are reporting damage. In Jewett, there have been reports of trees and powerlines down. The Cumberland County EMA said the area was hit with strong winds.

In Greenup, a tree feel on top of a home. Luckily, the Cumberland County EMA said the owner was not home at the time, and was unharmed. There have been reports of trees and powerlines throughout the entire county as well, according to the Cumberland County EMA.

Clark County

In Clark County, the Sheriff’s Office said they received reports of cars being blown off the road. The Sheriff’s Office was not able to confirm exactly where in the county this had happened. However, WCIA reached out to Illinois State Police for more information and is waiting to hear back.

Severe weather causes a tree to fall in Westfield. Photo courtesy of Dave Colman.

Effingham County

The Effingham County EMA said that in the southeastern parts of Altamont, two outdoor sheds were destroyed or damaged. One of the sheds was completely destroyed, another’s roof was damaged.

Between Altamont and Effingham, tree limbs and power lines were also reported down.

Macon County

The Macon County EMA said that as of around 6 p.m., not much damage had been reported. So far, powerlines were reported down around Washington Street and Argenta Road. Tree limbs have also been reported down.

Are you seeing damage in your county? Send us pictures or information at news@wcia.com.

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