A cluster of thunderstorms developed across Iowa, then tracked southeastward along a warm front into central Illinois during the afternoon of May 27th.  Some of the storms became severe, producing damaging winds in excess of 70 mph across portions of northern Sangamon into western Macon counties.  The most widespread wind damage occurred near the town of Riverton, where numerous mobile homes suffered damage from falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:43:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was snapped off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:52:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANDVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down on Reservoir Street in Grandview.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:52:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was snapped off in Argenta.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:16:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ILLIOPOLIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown onto a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:20:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANTIC
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power poles and power lines were blown down.  The roof of a machine shed was torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:33:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORSYTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Windows were blown out at the Best Buy store in Forsyth.  A piece of roof was torn off Lowes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:34:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped off at the base in Warrensburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:35:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple tree limbs were blown down on Regal Avenue in Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:37:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A three-foot diameter tree was blown down at Route 4 and Curran Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:45:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:47:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ILES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down on Krell Drive on the southwest side of Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:48:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small shed was destroyed near the intersection of Ash and MacArthur.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:53:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shingles were damaged on several homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:54:00 to 27-MAY-13 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power pole was snapped and several tree branches were blown down in Clear Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:55:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHLAWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous large trees were blown down along West Lake Drive near the Henson Robinson Zoo.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:55:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near Brenden Gardens Retirement Home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 13:55:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TORONTO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous tree branches were blown down on the University of Illinois at Springfield campus off Toronto Road.  A greenhouse on campus was damaged by falling limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 415.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Forty eight mobile homes were damaged at the Lincoln Place Mobile Home Park about a mile south of Riverton.  Several large trees were uprooted just west of the park and numerous large tree branches were broken off and blown onto homes within the park.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:00:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three large trees were blown down in Edinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 14:15:00 to 27-MAY-13 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE MOUND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped at the base.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-13 15:00:00 to 27-MAY-13 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in Monticello.