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Welcome to Lake Thunderbird

Putnam, Illinois


Welcome to Lake Thunderbird and the Official Lake Thunderbird Web site. Whether you are an owner/member of the Lake or just interested, come on in and explore our website! We're glad you're here!


Are You Prepared for Lake Thunderbird's Spring and Summer Storms?

As beautiful as Lake Thunderbird is during the Spring and Summer, we can get some extreme thunderstorms and even tornados. Are you prepared? Could you withstand a prolonged period of being without electricity or basic supplies? Click on the link below. It will help you be prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store for us!

Important Severe Weather Information


Lake Thunderbird...

...snuggles in the beautiful meandering hills and woods of the Illinois River valley. The lake is inhabited by deer, raccoons, wild turkey, ducks, song birds, geese, an occasional bald eagle and of course a few people. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, tennis, ice skating, sledding and many other pursuits are enjoyed around the lake during the passing of the seasons. Thank you for visiting the Lake Thunderbird Association website. Please check back frequently for updates.


(Photos Courtesy Elaine Lorinczi.)


To see the Clear Sky Forecast for Lake Thunderbird, find satellites that may be passing overhead, a star map and lots of other neat stuff relating to star gazing, click on the image below!

Updated 26-April-2012 by TEL

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