A winter storm brought an extended period of freezing rain to portions of central Illinois on December 8th and 9th.  The area most impacted by the ice storm received widespread 3 to 4 tenths of an inch of ice.  Localized measurements of 5 to 7 tenths of an inch of ice were reported, mainly around Scott, Morgan and Cass counties.  The areas receiving half inch or greater ice accumulation also had the most significant tree and power line damage.  Many, mainly minor, vehicular accidents were reported on the icy roads.  However, two of the accidents resulted in fatalities (indirect), one in McLean County and the other in Logan County.

Ice Storm in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 15:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in McLean county, with a maximum report of 3 tenths of an inch of ice received around Bloomington.  An indirect fatality occurred when a 41 year old male slid across the median in his car into an oncoming semitrailer.

Ice Storm in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Piatt county, with a maximum report of 4 tenths of an inch of ice received around Monticello.

Ice Storm in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Schuyler county, with a maximum report of a quarter of an inch of ice received over eastern sections of the county.

Ice Storm in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Tazewell county, with a maximum report of a half inch of ice received around Mackinaw.

Ice Storm in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Christian county, with a maximum report of a quarter inch of ice received in western sections of the county.

Ice Storm in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Macon county, with a maximum report of a quarter of an inch of ice received over northern sections of the county.

Ice Storm in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 14:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Champaign county, with a maximum report of 4 tenths of an inch of ice received around Urbana.

Ice Storm in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Cass county, with a maximum report of 7 tenths of an inch of ice received around Philadelphia. Around 2,000 homes and businesses lost power and numerous trees were damaged.

Ice Storm in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 410.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant icing was reported in Morgan county, with a maximum report of a half inch of ice received around Jacksonville.  Significant tree and power line damage occurred and resulted in Morgan county being declared a state disaster area. More than 10,000 homes and businesses were without power, some up to 5 days. One person was hospitalized after being hit by a falling tree branch. Another person was indirectly injured, and hospitalized after a traffic accident on an icy road.

Ice Storm in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Sangamon county, with a maximum report of 4 tenths of an inch of ice received around Springfield.

Ice Storm in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Scott county. Around 2,000 homes and businesses were without power due to downed power lines. Numerous trees were damaged from the coating of ice. One home was damaged when a large tree limb fell through the roof.

Ice Storm in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Menard county, with a maximum report of 4 tenths of an inch of ice received around Athens. Around 2,000 homes and businesses were without power due to downed tree limbs and power lines.

Ice Storm in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in De Witt county, with a maximum report of 3 tenths of an inch of ice received around Clinton.

Ice Storm in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Logan county, with a maximum report of 4 tenths of an inch of ice received around Lincoln.  An indirect fatality occurred when a 35 year old female slid off the road and was ejected from her car.

Ice Storm in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 08-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-07 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant icing was reported in Mason county, with a maximum report of a half inch of ice received around Havana.