Thunderstorms producing large hail and gusty winds moved along a frontal boundary over areas along and north of Interstate 80 during the evening of May 31.

Hail in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 19:36:00 to 31-MAY-08 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel-sized hail fell heavily just east of the Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort around 8:36 pm on May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:23:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Pea to quarter-sized hail fell in Walnut, IL around 10:23 pm May 31 completely covering the streets.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail fell about one mile west southwest of Princeton, IL around 10:35 pm May 31.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:49:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down a four inch diameter branch in Malden, IL around 10:49 pm May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:49:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALDEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel-sized hail fell in Malden, IL around 10:49 pm May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALDEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball-sized hail fell in Malden, IL around 10:50 pm May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 22:01:00 to 31-MAY-08 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEATONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Pea to nickel-sized hail fell about three miles north northeast of Depue, IL around 11:01 pm May 31 covering the ground.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 22:06:00 to 31-MAY-08 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING VLY APT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-sized hail fell about five miles west southwest of Peru, IL around 11:06 pm May 31.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 20:31:00 to 31-MAY-08 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: USTICK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-sized hail fell just east of Ustick, IL around 9:31 pm May 31.

Hail in WHITESIDE, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 20:33:00 to 31-MAY-08 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN PLAIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel-sized hail fell just north of Garden Plain, IL around 9:33 pm May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:16:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail fell about two miles north northwest of Walnut, IL around 10:16 pm May 31.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:20:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Golf ball-sized hail fell in Walnut, IL around 10:20 pm May 31 damaging the roof and siding of the water treatment plant and stripping leaves off of some nearby trees.  Delayed report. Time estimated.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-08 21:21:00 to 31-MAY-08 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail fell in Walnut, IL around 10:21 pm May 31.