A cold front advancing eastward across the Midwest triggered scattered thunderstorms during the late afternoon and evening of July 28th.  A few of the storms became strong to severe, with isolated wind damage being reported in Peoria and Schuyler counties.  In addition, very intense rainfall rates occurred across west central Illinois, where rainfall totals exceeded 4 inches in some locations.

Flash Flood in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 20:00:00 to 29-JUL-10 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASTORIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced copious amounts of rainfall in the southern third of Fulton County late in the evening of July 28th. Rainfall amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 were measured in 90 minutes which produced more than two feet of water on many rural roads. A few vehicles were submerged in flooded viaducts, and several water rescues of stranded motorists were made. There were no injuries reported.

Flash Flood in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 20:00:00 to 29-JUL-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SNICARTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Slow moving thunderstorms produced copious amounts of rainfall in a small part of southwest Mason County late in the evening of July 28th. Rainfall amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 were measured in 90 minutes which produced nearly two feet of water on many rural roads. Nearly all roads in the vicinity of the Illinois River were closed due to the flooding.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 20:00:00 to 29-JUL-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 370.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced copious amounts of rainfall in much of Schuyler County late in the evening of July 28th. Nearly 5.00 of rain was measured in 90 minutes which produced nearly two feet of water on many rural roads. This rainfall event, combined with the heavy rain and flooding nine days earlier, produced extensive damage to 24 box culverts and bridges in northern and eastern Schuyler County.

Flash Flood in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 20:00:00 to 29-JUL-10 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Slow moving thunderstorms produced copious amounts of rainfall in western Cass County late in the evening of July 28th. Rainfall amounts of 4.00 to 5.00 were measured in 90 minutes which produced nearly two feet of water on many roads. Numerous cars were stranded on the streets in Beardstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 16:20:00 to 28-JUL-10 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG SHR PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several 5-inch diameter tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 28-JUL-10 18:30:00 to 28-JUL-10 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 24.00K
Crop damage: 80.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A few trees were blown down north of Browning.  Crops were knocked down near Bader.