A large upper level low pressure system moved east from Missouri into an area of warm, moist air with dewpoint temperatures in the 60s. Strong mid level winds helped to produce severe thunderstorms, including supercells.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 12:26:00 to 23-MAR-12 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tied down double wide mobile home was destroyed. A elderly lady was killed and a teenage boy was injured when the mobile home was lofted by the tornado and carried approximately 100 yards to the northeast, with the mobile home undercarriage carried approximately 200 yards. One home had windows blown out on the second story. One barn was heavily damaged with 2 others receiving moderate damage. Several trees were blown down or snapped. Peak winds were estimated near 130 mph.

Hail in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 13:16:00 to 23-MAR-12 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter had to pull over on Highway 15 due to the large hail.

Hail in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 13:20:00 to 23-MAR-12 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Hail in ALEXANDER, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 13:36:00 to 23-MAR-12 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVANSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:26:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Funnel Cloud in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:23:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A rotating wall cloud and funnel cloud were reported near De Soto.

Tornado in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:24:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began 3.5 miles northwest of De Soto along Truax Traer Road and traveled northeast to 3.5 southeast of DuQuoin. Dozens of trees were uprooted and snapped. One barn was destroyed and several sheds and carports were damaged. A few homes had minor damage to siding and roof shingles. The tornado was observed and recorded by numerous spotters and citizens. Peak winds were about 90 mph.

Hail in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 10:11:00 to 23-MAR-12 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MASSAC, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 10:26:00 to 23-MAR-12 10:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: METROPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 10:42:00 to 23-MAR-12 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMPSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:08:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRIERS MILLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:24:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORRIS CITY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:26:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISBURG
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported.

Hail in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:46:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU QUOIN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 12:31:00 to 23-MAR-12 12:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 12:35:00 to 23-MAR-12 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMI
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Half dollar size hail was reported.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 12:36:00 to 23-MAR-12 12:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WABASH, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 13:12:00 to 23-MAR-12 13:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 13:48:00 to 23-MAR-12 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSONVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:14:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down near Highway 13 about 3 miles east of Murphysboro and ended about 3 miles southwest of De Soto. A few tree limbs and small trees were blown down. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Hail in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAR-12 11:47:00 to 23-MAR-12 11:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU QUOIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail was reported.