Strong to severe thunderstorms moved from eastern Iowa across northern Illinois during the morning hours of June 15th producing mainly wind damage.  In the City of Chicago, more than 900 trees suffered some amount of damage, 29 light poles were damaged and 70 power lines were blown down.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:43:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CICERO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:44:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMOSA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near Central Avenue and Van Buren.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:48:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICAGO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down onto multiple cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIONETTE PARK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in the Beverly Park, Morgan Park and Mt. Greenwood communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:55:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A live power line was blown down onto a metal fence.  The fence began conducting electricity and sparks jumped from the fence to the aluminum siding of a house.  The sparks started a fire which destroyed the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:40:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large tree limb was blown down at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORWITH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down onto a couple of cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:27:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph near Interstate 88 and Route 53.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:44:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CICERO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 65 mph in Cicero.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERWYN
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 67 mph was measured in the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMOSA
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 64 mph was measured near Cicero Avenue and Washington Boulevard.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMBARD
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 65 mph was measured in Lombard.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:10:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDMOUND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near Mill Creek Road and Fabyan Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:20:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down on Creek Road north of Miller Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:25:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down near Route 126 and Crooked Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OGLE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 05:25:00 to 15-JUN-08 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREGON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:35:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKPORT LEWIS ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One tree was blown down near Route 53 and Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:46:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust to 64 mph was measured near Cicero Avenue and Armitage Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:15:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST CHICAGO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs, six inches in diameter, were blown down near Interstate 88 and Midwest Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:35:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMBARD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down on the east side of Lombard.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 05:59:00 to 15-JUN-08 05:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYCAMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree limbs five inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The top of a large tree was blown to the ground along Ridge Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNERS GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large portion of a tree was blown down blocking part of Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:42:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVER FOREST
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees and large tree limbs were blown down along Wenonah Avenue.  Trees and tree limbs were blown down across other parts of Oak Park.  A large tree was uprooted along Clinton Avenue and fell onto a house causing damage to the roof and gutters.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:25:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ELLYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs 3 to 4 inches in diameter were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTMONT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEATON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Wheaton College.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down citywide in Warrenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:15:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVEDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A falling tree limb destroyed the bell housing on a one-room schoolhouse.  An awning was also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:40:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down in LaGrange.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAPERVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Naperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:29:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LISLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down citywide in Lisle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:29:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELMONT RD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tree limbs 6 to 10 inches in diameter were blown down near 55th and Middaugh Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-08 06:42:00 to 15-JUN-08 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down in Riverside.  Part of a tree fell onto a house near Herrick Road.