A strong cold front approaching the Mississippi River triggered a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across west-central Illinois during the evening of June 27th.  Numerous reports of wind damage were received, primarily along and west of the I-55 corridor.  A fatality occurred in McLean County when a canopy blown into the road by a non-severe gust front caused a head-on collision.

Hail in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:28:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONCORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 17:45:00 to 27-JUN-09 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Galesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 18:35:00 to 27-JUN-09 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 16-inch diameter tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:15:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEREDOSIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Meredosia.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:18:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVEL
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A canopy was blown across a road in rural McLean County, causing a head-on collision between two vehicles.  The incident took place near the intersection of 1100 N and 600 E.  A 91 year-old woman who was a passenger in one of the vehicles died at the scene.  The strong winds were caused by a thunderstorm gust front and were estimated to be around 40 to 45 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:27:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Latham.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:19:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Power lines were blown down onto Rt. 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:21:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAVANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were uprooted in Havana.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:35:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Hartsburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:51:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:03:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTNUT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Chestnut.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 20:05:00 to 27-JUN-09 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PULASKI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Mt. Pulaski.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:07:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUBA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down between Cuba and Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:10:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 14-inch diameter tree was blown down onto power lines and a parked vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 27-JUN-09 19:19:00 to 27-JUN-09 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Power lines were blown down in Washington.  Numerous large tree branches were downed as well.