Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the late evening of June 12th and the early morning of June 13th.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:55:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree limbs were blown down and a utility pole was snapped in half.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:30:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Seavey and Lorang Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-08 00:10:00 to 13-JUN-08 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEERFIELD ESTATES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:08:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts to 60 mph were estimated in Mendota.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 66 mph was measured near Route 20 and Route 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:23:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARENGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:05:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRDALE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The roof of a one story house was completely blown off and the east wall of the house was also blown down on Irene Road, about 2 miles south of Route 72.  Trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:39:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Multiple tree limbs were blown down near Route 72 and Carrington Drive.

Tornado in BOONE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:30:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: IRENE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of Bloods Point Road and Stone Quarry Road.  The tornado snapped and uprooted trees and damaged or destroyed farm buildings.  The tornado moved northeast and crossed Pearl Street where a hay barn collapsed and a large grain bin was damaged.  The tornado passed over Route 4 near Huber Road then finally lifted southwest of Interstate 90 near Fruit Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-08 00:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATAVIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree limb fell onto the roof of a house causing minor damage.

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:34:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near Route 20 and Route 47.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 22:45:00 to 12-JUN-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARMON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:07:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi truck was blown over near mile marker 86 on Interstate 88.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-08 23:12:00 to 13-JUN-08 23:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi truck was blown over near mile marker 101 on Interstate 88.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPSHIRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:37:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIRGIL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a police car at Route 64 and Meredith Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:05:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHABBONA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees, some 60 feet tall, were broke off around 10 feet above the ground.  Most of the trees were 1 to 2 feet in diameter.  The path of tree damage was in the southwest part of Shabbona Lake State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 12:48:00 to 12-JUN-08 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DPA)DUPAGE CO ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 70 mph was measured at the West Chicago/Dupage Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An 80 foot tall tree was blown down near Everett Avenue.  The tree severely damaged a garage with minor damage to its contents, including two motorcycles and a pickup truck.  Numerous tree limbs were blown down across Crystal Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down at Route 176 and Walkup Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-08 00:00:00 to 13-JUN-08 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GENEVA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down along Chalmers Street.  One large tree was completely uprooted.  Other tree limbs and power lines were blown down across the east side of Geneva.  A van on Nebraska Street lost its back window when hit by a tree limb and a man in his 20s was hit in the head by the tree limb, requiring 20 stitches.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 23:00:00 to 12-JUN-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHELLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

About a dozen big trees were blown down along with 20 to 30 smaller trees.  Numerous tree limbs and power lines were also blown down.  Part of the roof of a dealership was blown off.  A semi-trailer was blown over on Interstate 39.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 12-JUN-08 22:47:00 to 12-JUN-08 22:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees were blown down along Route 52, east of Dixon.