An area of strong to severe thunderstorms with very heavy rain moved across east central Illinois during the afternoon and evening hours of the 6th.  Several storms produced wind damage and one storm produced a tornado that passed through the town of Lerna in Coles County.  Widespread flooding occurred in the wake of the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:25:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 16:35:00 to 06-JUN-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down.  One large tree fell onto a house causing minor damage.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 06-JUN-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple roads flooded out in Effingham.  Four people were rescued from stranded vehicles within the city.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 06-JUN-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEUTOPOLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three submerged vehicles on St. Francis Road, with one water rescue being performed.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:10:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUMWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A semi trailer was blown over on Route 33.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOGA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.  In addition, a semi trailer was blown over on Interstate 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:23:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread tree and power line damage occurred in and around Mattoon.  In addition, several buildings in town sustained roof damage, a cinder block wall partly collapsed at a tire dealership, and numerous vehicles were damaged at a car dealership by flying debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:26:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LERNA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:45:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 17:30:00 to 06-JUN-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIETERICH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several evacuations due to high water in the town of Dieterich.  Six to eight houses experienced damage with approximately one foot of water in the basements.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 06-JUN-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST YORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

IL Route 1 was closed just south of West York because a large section of pavement had washed out at Raccoon Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:36:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:54:00 to 06-JUN-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.  A semi trailer was blown over north of Kansas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 16:01:00 to 06-JUN-08 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Tornado in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 15:20:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRILLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado formed in an open field 2.5 miles west southwest of Lerna, and was moving to the east northeast around 45 MPH.  The tornado damaged a barn and blew down several trees southwest of Lerna.  As the tornado moved through Lerna, it caused roof, window and siding damage to 9 homes, and roof damage to a school.  Numerous trees were also blown down in Lerna.  The tornado continued across open fields and forested areas before it dissipated 2.5 miles east northeast of Lerna.  The tornado was rated EF1 with highest estimated winds of 95 MPH.

Flash Flood in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 19:48:00 to 06-JUN-08 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLEDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple roads closed due to high water flowing over them, including IL Route 121 near Greenup.  Two mudslides occurred north of Greenup.  A vehicle was found submerged at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds.  At least 2 bridges and multiple roads suffered damage from the flooding in Greenup.

Flash Flood in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 19:00:00 to 06-JUN-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple roads closed due to high water near Casey and Martinsville, including I-70.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 14:50:00 to 06-JUN-08 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRICK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from Herrick, to Stewardson, to Trowbridge.

Flash Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 06-JUN-08 18:30:00 to 06-JUN-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Portions of IL Route 33 closed due to high water.  Multiple basements flooded and some bridges washed out around Jasper County.