A widespread and crippling ice/snow storm affected eastern Iowa, northwest and western Illinois, and extreme northeast Missouri on February 24, 2007. This massive ice storm was the worst to affect the region since January 22-23, 1965. Ice accumulations of around one inch were common, with some reports to near two inches! To make matters worse, east winds gusting over 50 mph, combined with the heavy ice accumulation, brought down numerous tree branches and power lines, along with several thousand power poles. There were even whole trees crashing down from the weight of the ice. Widespread power outages occurred, affecting over 180,000 people, which lasted more than a week in some of the rural areas. Many shelters were opened to accommodate those without power. In the northern portions of the region in the colder air, snow was the problem. Accumulations of up to 7 inches occurred, with strong winds combining to create blizzard conditions. There was one direct death and one indirect serious injury due to the ice storm in northwest Illinois.

Ice Storm in MERCER, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 965.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A direct death occurred due to the ice storm when a 70 year old male in rural Joy, Illinois was struck by an ice-laden tree branch that fell on him. He was clearing branches from his driveway during the ice storm on February 24 when the branch struck him on the head. He was initially transported to the hospital and released, but later readmitted and he died a month later on March 23, 2007.

Ice Storm in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 07:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in HENDERSON, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters in Oquawka reported many trees and power lines down in town and throughout the county.

Ice Storm in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 09:45:00 to 24-FEB-07 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in STEPHENSON, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 15:45:00 to 25-FEB-07 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 5.5 inches of snow.

Ice Storm in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 09:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 11:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 14:20:00 to 25-FEB-07 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 1.2 inches of ice accumulation in Princeton. Trees and power lines down blocking roads.

Ice Storm in CARROLL, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 13:15:00 to 25-FEB-07 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-07 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-07 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ice Storm in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 14:20:00 to 25-FEB-07 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch ice accumulation reported by emergency manager in McNabb.

Ice Storm in ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS
From 24-FEB-07 09:35:00 to 24-FEB-07 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An indirect injury occurred on February 27, when a 9 year old Silvis, Illinois female suffered an electric shock when she grabbed a power line downed from the ice storm. According to the Quad City Times newspaper, the line she grabbed was not live, but as she was pulling on it, the line crossed with a live wire and she was shocked. She was seriously injured, but weeks later was released from the hospital.