Live blog: Fast-moving storm blows through Bloomington-Normal, causing damage https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage The latest reporting from the WGLT Newsroom after a fast-moving storm blew through Bloomington-Normal on Thursday, causing damage. Send damage reports to news@wglt.org. en-US Copyright Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:02:49 GMT Campus damage disrupts move-in at ISU https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#campus-damage-disrupts-move-in-at-isu Storm damage following Thursday's powerful thunderstorm did not spare Illinois State University, where fall move-in is underway.In a campus-wide alert,… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:02:49 GMT 0000019f-fce5-d74b-abdf-fef77cf80000 Connect Transit suspends service 'until further notice' https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#connect-transit-suspends-service-until-further-notice Nearly all public transit service has been halted in Bloomington-Normal.Connect Transit announced it has suspended all fixed route, Flex and GO service… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:48:27 GMT 0000019f-fcde-d51c-addf-fdfe162c0000 Storm aftermath includes flooding, property damage, downed trees and power outages https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#storm-aftermath-includes-flooding-property-damage-downed-trees-and-power-outages A powerful, fast-moving thunderstorm that walloped Bloomington-Normal led to widespread damage and power outages across the Twin Cities. Here are some… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:22:27 GMT 0000019f-fcc1-d067-a9df-ffc99bfb0000 Thursday's heavy rains and high winds were concentrated in Bloomington-Normal, weather agency says https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#thursdays-heavy-rains-and-high-winds-were-concentrated-in-bloomington-normal-weather-agency-says McLean County Emergency Management Agency Director Cathy Beck said Bloomington-Normal was hit hardest by the storms that tore through the county on… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:59:07 GMT 0000019f-fcaa-dd0f-afdf-fdbfef240000 OSF St. Joseph closed to trauma, diverting ambulances elsewhere https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#osf-st-joseph-closed-to-trauma-diverting-ambulances-elsewhere Severe thunderstorms moved through Bloomington-Normal in early afternoon creating significant disruptions to power and travel.OSF St. Joseph Medical… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:25 GMT 0000019f-fca4-dd0f-afdf-fdb566c20000 State Farm corporate headquarters closes following storm damage https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#state-farm-corporate-headquarters-closes-following-storm-damage A powerful storm causing damage across Bloomington-Normal includes State Farm's corporate headquarters. The company and the McLean County Emergency… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:40:20 GMT 0000019f-fc9b-d51c-addf-fdbf855d0000 Illinois State University closes campus due to power outage https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#illinois-state-university-closes-campus-due-to-power-outage Illinois State University has issued an emergency alert closing campus Thursday afternoon. The university is experiencing a power outage and storm damage,… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:15:42 GMT 0000019f-fc86-d74b-abdf-fef71fbf0000 Flood advisory in effect for McLean County https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#flood-advisory-in-effect-for-mclean-county There is a flood advisory in effect for McLean County until 4:45 p.m. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:59:13 GMT 0000019f-fc7c-d2ac-afdf-fcfec9a70000 Many down trees in Normal https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#many-down-trees-in-normal The Town of Normal says it is aware many trees are down throughout the community. The town is urging people to drive with caution.Town trucks are staged… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:57:43 GMT 0000019f-fc7b-d2ac-afdf-fcfba26c0000 ISU hit with street flooding and power outages after storm https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#isu-hit-with-street-flooding-and-power-outages-after-storm Illinois State University has sent out an emergency alert noting a lot of flooding, lines down, and power outages. The university urged people not to… Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:56:27 GMT 0000019f-fc7a-d930-af9f-fffb6cc70000 Charlie Schlenker Roof, water damage reported at OSF hospital in Bloomington https://www.wglt.org/live-updates/live-blog-fast-moving-storm-moves-through-bloomington-normal-causing-damage#roof-water-damage-reported-at-osf-hospital-in-bloomington OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington confirms it has roof damage and water has penetrated from the roof in at least one area. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:55:08 GMT 0000019f-fc79-d636-afbf-fe79a8c40000 Charlie Schlenker