Scattered thunderstorms moved eastward across west central and north central Illinois during the afternoon hours of June 15. Large hail and damaging winds accompanied the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees in Carthage, IL at 1:50 pm June 15.

Hail in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter to golf ball-sized hail fell in Carthage, IL at 1:50 pm June 15.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:43:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball-sized hail fell just south of Ladd, IL near mile marker 70 on Interstate 80 (Spring Valley Exit) at 2:43 pm June 15.

Hail in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-sized hail fell in Carthage, IL at 1:53 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down numerous large trees across the city of Carthage, IL at 1:50 pm June 15.  Some of the trees were uprooted.  A power outage was also observed.

Hail in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter-sized hail fell in Monmouth, IL at 1:53 pm June 15.

Hail in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARCHLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter-sized hail fell about four miles north of Roseville, IL at 1:53 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:55:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several large healthy trees three to four feet in diameter across Carthage, IL at 1:55 pm June 15.  A tall pine tree was snapped off about five feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:20:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some trees and power lines in Macomb, IL at 2:20 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:20:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACOMB MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 69 mph wind gust was measured by the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Macomb Municipal Airport in Macomb, IL at 2:20 pm June 15.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:25:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEATONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter-sized hail fell about 10 miles east of Princeton, IL at 2:25 pm June 15.  Most of the hail was quarter-sized with a some hail stones even larger.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:30:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSHNELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down several trees in Bushnell, IL around 2:30 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:31:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph were observed in Princeton, IL at 2:31 pm June 15.

Hail in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:23:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two rounds of penny-sized hail fell in Ladd, IL between 2:23 pm and 2:33 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUREAU, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:37:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYANET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in Wyanet, IL at 2:37 pm June 15.  Rainfall rates of two inches an hour and standing water were also noted.

Hail in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 13:41:00 to 15-JUN-08 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NABB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-sized hail fell in McNabb, IL at 2:41 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:35:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 to 70 mph were observed just north of Hamilton, IL around 1:35 pm June 15.

Hail in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:35:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel to quarter-sized hail fell just north of Hamilton, IL at 1:35 pm June 15.

Hail in MCDONOUGH, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:39:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLMAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny-sized hail fell near Plymouth, IL at 1:39 pm June 15.

Hail in HENDERSON, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:49:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMAX
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny-sized hail fell in Lomax, IL at 1:49 pm June 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 to 15-JUN-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several trees and branches in Carthage, IL at 1:50 pm June 15.  Power lines were also down.