Flash Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 19:34:00 to 20-APR-02 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTHEAST PORTION
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Over 6 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time in southeastern Champaign county, between Pesotum and Broadlands.  Numerous roads in the area were flooded with several roads washed out.  No structural damage was reported with the flooding and no injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 21:00:00 to 19-APR-02 22:30:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Very heavy rain fell over a short period of time in northern portions of Christian county.  The Edinburg-Mt. Auburn blacktop was down to one lane for a while due to water over the road.  Also,  Illinois Route 104 near Kincaid had water over it  as well as Illinois Route 48 near Stonington.  No structural damage or injuries were reported with the flooding.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 19:37:00 to 20-APR-02 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: VILLA GROVE
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Over 6 inches of rain fell over northern portions of Douglas County in the Villa Grove area.  This caused considerable flooding.  One and a half to two feet of water flowed over roads in town, while roads on the west side of town were covered with 3 to 4 feet of water.  Numerous garages and basements were flooded, with one business sustaining flood damage.  Numerous people had to be rescued from their vehicles after driving around the baricades blocking flooded roads in town.  Around 10 pm, a car was reported washed off the road near the intersection of county road 1350E and 1500N, a few miles west of Villa Grove.  Two people were rescued from the car with one occupant sustaining a broken arm.  No other injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 19:00:00 to 19-APR-02 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 E
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and powerlines and were blown down countywide.  Also, a propane tank was blown over just south of Athens.

Tornado in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 18:27:00 to 19-APR-02 18:32:00 (CST)
Location: BLUFF SPGS
Tornado F-scale: F1
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A tornado briefly touched down 3.5 miles east southeast of Bluff Springs near Illinois Route 125.  It was on the ground for about 2 miles, moving east northeast.  Thirty to forty large trees were either broken off or uprooted.  Also, a grain bin and three barns were destroyed.  An ATV was picked up and thrown a short distance into a pickup truck.  A number of power poles were snapped off.  The tornado lifted about 2.5 miles northwest of Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 18:20:00 to 19-APR-02 18:47:00 (CST)
Location: BEARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 55 E
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Scattered wind damage was reported in portions of Cass County along and south of a Beardstown to Philadelphia line.  The damage was due to the rear flank downdraft of the severe thunderstorm.  Damage consisted of numerous trees toppled or broken off, power poles snapped off, an irrigation rig thrown over and damage to a barn.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 21:27:00 to 19-APR-02 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: MT PULASKI
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Very heavy rain fell over a short period of time in Mt. Pulaski. This caused a viaduct to flood on the east side of town.  The water was 4 feet deep.  No rescues or injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 19-APR-02 19:00:00 to 19-APR-02 19:25:00 (CST)
Location: PLEASANT PLAINS
Magnitude: 64 M
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A bow echo moved through northern portions of Sangamon county, producing widespread damage.  West of Pleasant Plains, numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.  In Salisbury, two mobile homes sustained minor damage while another one was rolled off its foundation and destroyed.  No injuries reported there.  Just west of Capital Airport, two mobile homes were destroyed after being rolled off their foundations.  One was occupied at the time and the occupant sustained minor cuts and bruises.