Severe thunderstorms developed over northeast Illinois during the afternoon on October 2nd.  These thunderstorms caused significant wind damage across parts of the Chicago Metro Area.  A second line of thunderstorms formed across far northern Illinois during the evening hours of October 2nd, and moved south across eastern Illinois during the late evening and early morning hours of October 3rd.  Wind damage was widespread across all areas the thunderstorms affected.

Hail in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 23:24:00 to 02-OCT-06 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONOVAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:49:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAWNS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail reported at Route 59 and Theodore.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:00:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYNOR PARK
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large tree top was snapped off.  Numerous utility poles blown down causing damage to houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:21:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOREWOOD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down at Interstate 55 and Route 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAWNS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three to four inch diameter tree limbs blown down.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:05:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARBERS CORNERS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:09:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMONT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported along 127th street at New Avenue and at State Street.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:06:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny to Nickel size hail covering the ground.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:12:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported at County Line and Caton Farm Roads.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 18:59:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALATINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:26:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYWOOD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:29:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ZURICH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:32:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANNHEIM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:49:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAIDWOOD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A very large tree was blown down at Essex Road and Route 113.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 23:25:00 to 02-OCT-06 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONTIAC
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 23:40:00 to 02-OCT-06 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIPER CITY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree limb down was blown down blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 23:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees were blown down.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:16:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARENDON HILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:06:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICAGO RIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:45:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY HILLS
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The roof of a junior high school was blown off in Hickory Hills near the intersection of 97th Street and Roberts Road.  The roof landed on a service van in a parking lot next to the school.  Two occupants in the van were trapped and injured.  Numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  Several homes along 97th Street received damage from falling trees and tree limbs.  In Bridgeview, structural damage was noted to a warehouse buildings in an industrial park along 100th place, west of Harlem Avenue.  A building of cinder block construction partially collapsed when the north and east walls were blown down.  Additional minor damage was noted at Bridgeview Fire Station number 2.  Winds were estimated between 80 and 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRUNDY, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down across much of Grundy County.  Widespread crop damage was reported with some damage to out buildings.  A garage door was damaged near Dwight and Lowery Roads.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:56:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKOKIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:09:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALATINE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:23:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CGX)MEIGS FLD CHICA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:29:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel size hail was reported at Rockford Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:40:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONGRESS PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs blown down all over the city.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:58:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:24:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported at New Avenue and Archer Avenue.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:24:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAWNS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:29:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:25:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CGX)MEIGS FLD CHICA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:11:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A gust to 60 mph was measured in Manhattan.  Trees were blown down onto cars and homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:16:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to five inch diameter tree limbs blown down on Milhurth Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:23:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LENOX
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Trees and power lines were blown down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:28:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down city wide, some blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:51:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A five inch diameter tree limb was blown down at Hudson and Geneva.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:26:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARBERS CORNERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:43:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down on 135th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:36:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAWNS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A twelve inch diameter tree was blown down blocking State Street in Joliet.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUSTICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A light pole was blown down between mile markers 32.5 and 33 on Interstate 294.  Several car struck the pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inch diameter tree blown down at Church Street and Interstate 88, blocking westbound Interstate 88.  On vehicle was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:09:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOULDER HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree limb was blown down onto a vehicle which caused an accident at Stuart and Wooley Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:25:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANSING
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Airplane Pilot

A pilot reported that a tied down Cessna 172 was flipped over at the Lansing Airport.  A construction trailer was also pushed over.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:51:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARIEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported at Cass Avenue and 75th Street.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter to golf ball size hail was reported across much of Plainfield.  Quarter size hail fell for 10 minutes at the Intersection of Route 30 at 127th Street.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:44:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Walnut size hail dented houses and cars in Marengo.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:51:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST GLENVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs blown down east of Chana.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:25:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail was reported at Aurora and Ogden Avenues.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:00:00 to 02-OCT-06 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTESON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of water in the streets in Timber Ridge subdivision.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 18:53:00 to 02-OCT-06 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:23:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADDISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:43:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD CLOW ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported at Plainfield/Naperville Road at 135th Street.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON HGTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 18:59:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: APTAKISIC
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALATINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:08:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:13:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: APTAKISIC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT MORRIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell for five minutes in Mount Morris.

Hail in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:35:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter size hail was reported on the NIU Campus.

Hail in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:38:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOSUNG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT MORRIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell for five minutes in Mount Morris.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:44:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail reported at Interstate 55 and Weber Road.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:56:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:59:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 14:03:00 to 02-OCT-06 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLYMPIA FIELDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail reported at Interstate 57 and Route 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:47:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down across many locations of Lee County.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:13:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALATINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:28:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAIDWOOD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs blown down across the city.  Large tree limbs blown down at Route 53 and Coal City Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:42:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inch diameter trees blown down in the road on North 9th and Stone Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:45:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two large trees were blown down, one blocking Route 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:45:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STREATOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a truck.

Flash Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 17:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYNOR PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding reported with water in yards up to houses.  Street flooding 3 feet deep in spots.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:22:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Street flooding reported in St. Charles and in Aurora at Commons and McCoy Streets.  2.76 inches of rain was measured in St. Charles and 2.13 inches was measured in Aurora.

Flood in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:45:00 to 03-OCT-06 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six inches of standing water reported all over Plano.  Standing water reported in streets in Yorkville, where 2.00 inches of rain was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:36:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAWNS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limbs blown down near Glenwood and Midland Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:37:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down blocking Fox Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:50:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree limbs blown down on Route 34 between Plano and Yorkville Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight tree limb blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:48:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGHT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A farm grain wagon was blown over.

Hail in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE HOLIDAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:24:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported at Route 59 and Liberty Road.

Hail in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:39:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISBON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 12:43:00 to 02-OCT-06 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:28:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMHURST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported at Grand and York Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 22:02:00 to 02-OCT-06 22:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a hotel in downtown Peru.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:17:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines blown down across all of Dupage County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:17:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DPA)DUPAGE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A gust to 64 mph was measured at West Chicago/Dupage Airport.

Flash Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:50:00 to 03-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ELLYN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread flooing across all of Dupage County.  Underpasses were flooded and buildings took on water at many locations.  Water one foot deep was reported on Army Trail Road in Addison.  Water one foot deep was reported at York and Diversy Roads in Elmhurst.  Knee deep water was reported at Fairview and Victor in Downers Grove.  Water as high as bumpers was reported at Park Street and 53rd in Westmont.  Nine inches of standing water at Benton and Charles in Naperville.  Midwest Road in Oak Brook was closed with bumper high water.  In Glen Ellyn, three cars were stalled in high water on Lambert Road, 5.00 inches of rain was measured one quarter mile east of the College of Dupage.  In Woodridge, 3.95 inches of rain was measured.  Four miles south of Glen Ellyn, 3.69 inches of rain was measured.  Two miles west of Oak Brook, 3.38 inches of rain was measured and 3.31 inches of rain was measured in Darien.

Hail in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:21:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ZURICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:12:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREST HILL
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down on west side of Crest Hill and the north and northwest side of Joliet.  Several garage doors damaged by wind.  One garage door blown in causing damage to the structure.  A fence was also blown down.

Flash Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:35:00 to 03-OCT-06 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLINGBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of moving water was reported at Naperville and Lily Cache Roads.  Ten inches of standing water was reported on the Joliet Road underpass at Interstate 55.  One and a half feet of water was reported at the intersection of Fernwood and Abbywood.  Five inches of water covering intersection of Creekside and Galewood Roads.  In Joliet, two feet of water was reported on Madison Avenue and one to two feet was reported at Oneida and Hammes.  Storm total rainfall included 4.75 inches in Joliet, 3.74 inches in Romeoville and 2.78 inches in Plainfield.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 21:00:00 to 03-OCT-06 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Edens Expressway closed near Willow Road from flooding, 2.74 inches of rain measured in Northbrook.  Five inches of water covered the intersection of Talcott and Stephens in Lemont.  Three to Eight inches of water was reported on Interstate 55 at mile marker 275 in Burr Ridge.  Street flooding was reported on Hiawatha and Lehigh roads in Chicago.  In Cicero, street flooding was reported with water up to 3 feet deep.  Basement flooding was also reported.  Storm total rainfall was 3.80 inches in Burbank and 2.62 inches in Barrington.

Heavy Rain in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:00:00 to 02-OCT-06 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VILLA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rainfall of 4.00 inches was measured.

Hail in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 19:34:00 to 02-OCT-06 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CULLOM LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported on Rose Farm Road.

Hail in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 20:18:00 to 02-OCT-06 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 02-OCT-06 13:09:00 to 02-OCT-06 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEVIEW
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter