Strong to severe thunderstorms moved south across parts of north central Illinois during the morning hours of July 12th.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:45:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 04:50:00 to 12-JUL-08 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOSTANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The top of a grain elevator was blown off and a grain bin was leaning over.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 03:25:00 to 12-JUL-08 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHELLE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A gust to 58 mph was measured at the Rochelle Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:25:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A gust to 69 mph was measured at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:30:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Patio furniture and a barbeque grill were blown around and damaged.  Wind damage was reported to siding and gutters of a few houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 04:20:00 to 12-JUL-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were severely damaged near Ashland, Foster and Montrose.

Flash Flood in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 01:30:00 to 12-JUL-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR PT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain fell across parts of western LaSalle County during the early morning hours of July 12th.  Basement flooding was reported in Peru and in LaSalle.  Near Route 251 and Route 6, fast moving water deposited mud on a restaurant's patio and dining room floor.  In Mendota, significant flooding was reported at the 4th Avenue viaduct and many roads were flooded, some roads suffered minor damage.  A creek that runs behind Northbrook School in Mendota overflowed its banks, flooding nearby roads.  East 7th Road was closed east of Mendota and south of Meriden and Route 34 where flood waters pushed a 6 foot diameter drainage pipe up through the road.  Rainfall totals included 3.52 inches in Peru, 3.37 inches in Mendota and 2.96 inches in Oglesby.

Hail in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:18:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:18:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERU
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage was reported to several trees and to outdoor lawn furniture.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:25:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH BELOIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down, some blocking roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUL-08 02:40:00 to 12-JUL-08 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.