Showers and thunderstorms moved northeastward across the area April 30th, as a cold front pushed into central Iowa. Some of the storms surpassed severe thresholds, producing damaging winds and large hail. Torrential downpours of rain were also common as the storms moved through, dumping a quick half inch to an inch and a quarter of rain across the area. Daytime high temperatures ranged from the lower 70s near Independence to around 80 in Freeport, the Quad Cities, and Muscatine.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:58:00 to 30-APR-10 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph blew down some branches about 2 miles north northeast of Atkinson, IL at 558 pm April 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:57:00 to 30-APR-10 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed for 5 minutes about 2 miles north northeast of Atkinson, IL between 557 pm and 602 pm April 30.  Heavy rain was also observed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PUTNAM, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 19:05:00 to 30-APR-10 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NABB
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed in McNabb, IL at 805 pm April 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:05:00 to 30-APR-10 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph were observed about 1 mile north of Monmouth, IL at 505 pm April 30.  Heavy rain and pea sized hail was also noted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:05:00 to 30-APR-10 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph destroyed a well-built 60'x60'x35' barn pulling its cement blocks off of the foundation at 2452 1st Ave about 3 miles west of Alexis, IL at 505 pm April 30.  In addition, some apple trees were damaged as well as the porch of the residence.  This report was relayed by spotter ME23.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:05:00 to 30-APR-10 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph damage or uprooted several healthy trees including one 40 inches in diameter about 4 miles west of Alexis, IL at 505 pm April 30.  In addition, a piece of wood was driven into the front yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:08:00 to 30-APR-10 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 65 mph blew down several power poles in Roseville, IL at 508 pm April 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:02:00 to 30-APR-10 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind gusts estimated to be 60 mph were observed about 1 mile north of Monmouth, IL at 502 pm April 30.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, ILLINOIS
From 30-APR-10 16:08:00 to 30-APR-10 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONMOUTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts estimated to be 70 mph blew down several power poles and ripped the roof off of a building on the north side of Monmouth, IL at 508 pm April 30.