A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across east central and southeast Illinois during the afternoon and early evening hours of the 27th.  The storms blew down numerous trees and power lines.  Several structures, mainly outbuildings, also sustained wind damage.

Hail in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:17:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:57:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 15:50:00 to 27-JUN-08 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:10:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: XENIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down.  5 homes sustained minor damage from falling trees and tree limbs.  One home had some of its windows blown in from the high winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down between Birds and Russellville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:30:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down in and around Flora.  One falling tree caused severe damage to a pickup truck.  Several mobile homes had skirting and siding blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:44:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP TRAVIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:45:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down across Highway 130.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 16:50:00 to 27-JUN-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 82.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree limbs, and power lines were blown down.  One tree fell on a house and tore off gutters, while another tree fell on two cars.  Several structures sustained damage, including four machine sheds that had their roof blown off and a hog barn that was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 to 27-JUN-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALESTINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A large metal pole building was destroyed.  Also, a barn and several other outbuildings sustained damage.  Corn was flattened in some area fields.