Thunderstorms developed in the vicinity of a warm front over east central and southeast Illinois during the afternoon hours of February 5th.  Many of the thunderstorms on either side of the front produced heavy rains and flooding.  The storms to the south of the warm front also produced damaging winds and hail, especially along and south of the I-70 corridor.  The flooding produced numerous road closures across the region, while the winds produced primarily tree, power line and power pole damage.  However, several structures received minor, mainly roofing damage and one mobile home was destroyed.

Hail in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:15:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:22:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:22:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMNER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:25:00 to 05-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTHUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were flooded in Douglas county.

Flash Flood in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 23:55:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIDNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Salt Fork River was over its banks near Sidney.  Also, many streets in Sidney had over a foot of water flowing across them, causing multiple stalled cars.

Hail in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:25:00 to 05-FEB-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: XENIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 20:30:00 to 05-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding closed 9th Street in Mattoon between Stinson Avenue and Old State Road.  One vehicle stalled in the high water.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 15:05:00 to 05-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many streets were flooded on the west side of Effingham.  One vehicle become stuck in high water near the Little Wabash River.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were flooded in Shelby county.  Two vehicles drove into flooded roadways and were swept into ditches.

Flash Flood in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:22:00 to 05-FEB-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were flooded in Moultrie county.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 06-FEB-08 01:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOBLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across Richland county.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: XENIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across Clay county.  One car stalled in the high water in Flora.

Flash Flood in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 06-FEB-08 01:00:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Allerton Road was impassible near the Sangamon River.

Flash Flood in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:30:00 to 06-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROTHERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded near the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River and severe flooding occurred near the North Fork of the Vermilion River.  A few homes near Danville were evacuated due to the rising water near the river.  Two vehicles were swept off the road by flood waters into a ditch.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:25:00 to 05-FEB-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: XENIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:05:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OBLONG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down between Oblong and Robinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:45:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 121.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down over northern Jasper county.  Several structures sustained minor roofing and siding damage. At least 29 dairy cows were electrocuted when a downed power line fell on their barn.  One unanchored mobile home was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:30:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was destroyed 7 miles south of Altamont.  In addition, numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOBLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 18:45:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLEDO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 05-FEB-08 19:00:00 to 05-FEB-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.