Heavy rain fell across northern Illinois during the early morning hours of December 27th.  Another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the afternoon hours of December 27th.  Some of the thunderstorms produced severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 14:04:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHKUM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A farmer reported buildings and vehicles moved on his property by strong winds near Ashkum.

Flash Flood in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADSWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood water was reported up to the foundations of several homes and was flowing over several roads.  A tributary was one foot above the Adams Road bridge.

Flash Flood in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 13:12:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLMAN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were reported to be flooded and closed across eastern Ogle County, including Route 72 near Davis Junction, Route 251 south of Route 64 and Route 2 north of Bryon.  Stormtotal rainfall amounts included 1.48 inches 3 miles north of Bryon and 1.18 inches near Rochelle.

Flash Flood in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 13:12:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGDOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads across eastern Lee County were flooded, some were closed.  Ditches and creeks were also flooded.  Stormtotal rainfall amounts included 1.88 inches near Dixon and 1.44 inches near Paw Paw.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA SALLE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown down near Route 18 and East 9th Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 13:45:00 to 27-DEC-08 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wind gust to 63 mph was measured southwest of Gibson City.

Flash Flood in LAKE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 16:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANNOCKBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous basements were flooded in Highland Park.  Several roads were also flooded including Trailway Street, Green Bay Road and Park Avenue.

Flash Flood in WINNEBAGO, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 13:43:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEMPLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was reported in Rockford with ditches and culverts full.  Stormtotal rainfall amounts included 1.50 inches at Rockford Airport, 1.39 inches about 3 miles northeast of Rockford and 1.24 inches near Roscoe.

Flash Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 14:12:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIPPEWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six feet of water was reported on 135th Street between Central and Harlem.

Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

After heavy rain and melting snow caused widespread flooding and flash flooding across Dupage County on December 27th, flooding continued on December 28th as flood waters slowly receded.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 28-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYN MAWR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain and melting snow caused flooding of some roads, creeks and low lying areas across southern Cook County on December 27th.  The flood waters slowly receded on December 28th.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 08:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRYN MAWR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain and melting snow caused flooding of some roads, creeks and low lying areas across central and northern Cook County on December 27th.  The flood waters slowly receded on December 28th.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONARGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two utility poles and several power lines were blown down on North Pine Street.

Flash Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 06:35:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A combination of melting snow and heavy rain caused flash flooding across much of Dupage County.  Basement flooding was reported in Naperville, Addison and Elmhurst.  Many streets were closed due to flooding in Wheaton, Westmont, Glen Ellyn, Downers Grove, Carol Stream, Naperville, Villa Park, Lisle, Warrenville, and Willowbrook.  Stormtotal rainfall amounts included 2.19 inches near Downers Grove, 1.95 inches near Westmont, 1.95 inches near Wheaton, 1.82 inches near Lisle and 1.66 inches near Carol Stream.

Flash Flood in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 14:43:00 to 27-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Collins Road between Plainfield Road and Grove Road was flooded and impassable.  Stormtotal rainfall amounts included 1.99 inches about one mile west of Yorkville and 1.93 inches near Plano.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 27-DEC-08 14:15:00 to 27-DEC-08 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISSNA PARK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several garage doors were blown out on Harrison Avenue.  Several buildings had shingles torn off.  One building suffered signifcant roof damage.  A construction trailer was blown onto its side, partially crushing a parked car.  Many tree limbs and power lines, which were still coated with ice from a recent ice storm, were blown down.