Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across central Illinois during the evening of June 3rd.  The worst of the storms were centered along the I-72 corridor from near Winchester northeastward to Champaign-Urbana, where numerous reports of hail and gusty winds were received.  These storms also produced very heavy rainfall in some locations and produced flooding.  In addition, a tornado touched down in Scott County near Alsey.

Hail in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 19:50:00 to 03-JUN-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASBORO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 19:55:00 to 03-JUN-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANTOUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:13:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty National Weather Service Employee reported an estimated 60 mph wind gust in Sherman.

Tornado in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 19:32:00 to 03-JUN-08 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALSEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down just east of the town of Alsey, then tracked east-northeast across a rural area.  No damage was reported.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 21:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN LOGAN CO ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over portions of Route 121 between Lincoln and Mount Pulaski.

Flash Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 22:33:00 to 04-JUN-08 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIV ILL WILLARD ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was over county roads in the southern part of Champaign County from Tolono to Philo to Sidney.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 22:20:00 to 04-JUN-08 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was flowing over roads in numerous locations between Winchester and Jacksonville.

Flash Flood in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATTERBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight to ten inches of flowing water was over Route 97 north of Petersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:46:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a powerline.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 21:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKHART
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was flowing over portions of 700th Street between Elkhart and Mount Pulaski.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 04-JUN-08 01:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN JOSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Extensive flooding was reported along U.S. Route 136 near Emden in northwest Logan County.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 23:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple roads were closed due to high water across southern Douglas County, particularly around the Arthur area.

Flash Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 23:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

There were numerous reports of flooded roads and basements across Edgar County.

Hail in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:07:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAN JOSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:13:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:33:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 21:07:00 to 03-JUN-08 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODFIELD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 21:45:00 to 03-JUN-08 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCEVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 18-inch diameter tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 22:25:00 to 03-JUN-08 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down on the south and east side of Danville.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 22:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEASON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain produced flooding and closed Illinois Route 10 from about Beason to the Logan/DeWitt County line.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 22:30:00 to 04-JUN-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURTON VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain produced flash flooding along State Route 10 and Kickapoo Creek, about 4 miles west of Lincoln.

Flash Flood in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 20:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Water was flowing across numerous county roads between Petersburg and New Salem State Park.

Hail in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 18:46:00 to 03-JUN-08 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 19:24:00 to 03-JUN-08 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 03-JUN-08 19:47:00 to 03-JUN-08 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FISHER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager