A stationary frontal boundary draped across the region served as the focus for widespread thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening of June 13th.  Many of the storms produced damaging wind gusts and hail.  In addition, torrential downpours led to flash flooding across parts of east-central and southeast Illinois.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 16:44:00 to 13-JUN-10 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINCAID
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down in Kincaid.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 18:45:00 to 13-JUN-10 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIETERICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large portion of a tree was blown down in Dieterich.

Hail in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:16:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINCAID
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:20:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLERTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:39:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 16:23:00 to 13-JUN-10 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LERNA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 17:29:00 to 13-JUN-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 18:30:00 to 13-JUN-10 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNKHOUSER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 18:30:00 to 13-JUN-10 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: EFFINGHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:16:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARSDALE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck an oil tank, blew the lid off of the tank and ignited a fire. There were no injuries reported.

Flash Flood in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 16:45:00 to 13-JUN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nearly 2.00 of rain in one hour produced flash flooding in parts of east central Edgar County from the late afternoon into early evening. Numerous streets were impassable in the city of Paris, as were rural roads west of the city.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 19:00:00 to 13-JUN-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUMWAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nearly 2.50 of rain was measured in one hour two miles west of Effingham. Numerous roads were impassable in the city of Effingham and in rural areas to the west of the city. Several roads in the vicinity of Lake Sara were closed due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:05:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLONO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Road signs were blown down at the corner of 1200E and 700N near Tolono.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:10:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several two-inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUN-10 15:10:00 to 13-JUN-10 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINCAID
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.