Strong to severe thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the morning and afternoon hours of March 8th.  Heavy rain and flooding were also reported.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 15:20:00 to 08-MAR-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to six inches of standing water was reported near Route 53 and Caton Farm Road.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 12:38:00 to 08-MAR-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNNING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Archer Avenue at 135th Street was flooded and almost impassible.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:35:00 to 08-MAR-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIPPEWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Part of 135th Street between Harlem and Central was flooded and closed.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:38:00 to 08-MAR-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGAN PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Longwood Avenue between 108th and 110th was closed due to flooding.

Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 12:40:00 to 08-MAR-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding occurred across many areas in Dupage County.  In Downers Grove, Webster Creek overflowed its banks; Basement flooding was reported; Fairview at Maple and Prairie was closed due to flooding; Five inches of standing water was reported on 63rd Street, east of Woodward.  In Carol Stream, Klein Creek overflowed its banks with street flooding reported.  In Wheaton, Main Street was flooded north of Route 38.

Hail in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:10:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE GTR ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail was reported near mile marker 308 on Interstate 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:11:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANKAKEE GTR ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 59 mph was estimated near mile marker 308 on Interstate 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:12:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A wind gust to 60 mph was estimated near mile marker 303 on Interstate 57.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 12:01:00 to 08-MAR-09 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOKS CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched down on county road 1500N between 1100E and 1200E.  A detached garage was destroyed at this location and the debris was deposited in a field to the northeast.  A hay barn at this same location suffered little damage although a trailer camper parked inside the barn was pushed through the wooden front door by straight line winds which were funneled through the open back of the barn.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 08:02:00 to 08-MAR-09 08:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TINLEY PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:00:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITAKER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down at a farm about one half mile east of the intersection of county roads 8000N and 9000E.  Two barns at this location lost part of their roof.  Another garage and another steel building were completely destroyed.  Debris from this location was lifted and deposited in a field and treeline approximately 400 yards to the northeast.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 03:04:00 to 08-MAR-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLEHOUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High standing water was reported on all lanes of Interstate 94 at Cottage Grove Avenue.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 12:10:00 to 08-MAR-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOLIET
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nine inches of standing water was reported at Whittier and Glenwood.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:08:00 to 08-MAR-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEOTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported on rural roads outside of Peotone.  Standing water of 8 to 10 inches was reported on Joliet Road one half mile east of Interstate 57.  Standing water of 4 to 5 inches was reported on north Peotone Road one quarter mile west of Harlem.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:06:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANT PARK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High winds damaged a brand new, 10,000 foot greenhouse and flattened and damaged 30,000 perennials.  The high winds also blew plastic roofs off some 30 separate plant buildings and took the roof off of a pole barn.  A grain auger was flipped over and damaged.  A large barn on N 11000 E Road was blown over and destroyed. A large tree was blown down.

Tornado in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 12:56:00 to 08-MAR-09 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GEORGE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF1 tornado touched down near the intersection of county roads 5000N and 7500E.  On the southwest corner of this intersection, a detached garage and steel shed were destroyed.  A two foot diameter tree was snapped at the base and several other trees had large branches broken off.  Debris from this location was lifted and carried approximately 100 yards into the field across the road.  The tornado also damaged property on the northeast corner of the intersection.  A corn crib and a shed which served as a blacksmith forge were both destroyed.  Debris from these buildings was scattered to the northeast in a narrow path approximately 800 yards long.  Corn stalks in a field to the northeast appeared to have been flattened and twisted by this tornado.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 03:20:00 to 08-MAR-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLYBOURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A viaduct was briefly closed at 1800 North Ashland.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
From 08-MAR-09 13:08:00 to 08-MAR-09 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A large pine tree was uprooted near the corner of Cook Boulevard and South Center Avenue.