An approaching cold front brought showers and thunderstorms to central Illinois during the evening of May 31st.  Many of the storms became severe, producing widespread wind damage across the area.  Two tornadoes briefly touched down as well.  The first tornado occurred in Decatur in Macon County, while the second one touched down just southeast of Westville in Vermilion County.  In addition, excessive rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour associated with some of the storms produced localized flash flooding that lingered into the morning hours of June 1st.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:40:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house in Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:55:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A traffic light was blown down in Marshall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 23:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CABE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A small shed was blown across the road at Rt. 45 and Hickory Hill Lane about 3 miles northwest of Flora.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 23:50:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down 3 miles south of Claremont.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:07:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINCAID
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto a house in Jeiseyville just southeast of Kincaid.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:07:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown onto a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A small machine shed was destroyed near Taylorville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCNS NEW SALEM ST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near New Salem Park and Highway 97.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree limbs were blown down in Wapella.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:55:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A window was blown out of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A cable line was blown down in Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILMINE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Milmine.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two power poles and several power lines were blown down.  Minor damage occurred to three houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEMENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across a road in Bement.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 15:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several tree branches were blown down at Queenwood and Main Street in Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 213.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof of a house was severely damaged in Argenta.  A large tree fell on a house and several other trees were damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Outbuildings and grain bins were damaged 2 miles south of Argenta.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIETERICH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A grain bin was toppled over onto another grain bin.  A storage building lost its roof and numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:15:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across a road in Martinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:20:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOPESTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Hoopeston.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree limb was blown onto a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:20:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous power lines were blown down around Danville.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:45:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SICILY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 1.50 to 2.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground in a two hour period during the late evening across western Christian County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:20:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORNLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 1.50 to 2.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground in a two hour period during the late evening across southeast Logan County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable. State Route 121 near Latham was closed much of the night due to the flooding. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Flash Flood in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NIANTIC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 1.50 to 2.50 inches of rain on already saturated ground in a two hour period during the late evening across northwest and northern Macon County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable. State Route 121 from Warrensburg to the Logan County line was closed much of the night due to the flooding. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 23:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground from late evening through the night across much of Effingham County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable, and flooded numerous streets in the city of Effingham. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Flash Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 23:45:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground from late evening through the night across all of Jasper County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable, and flooded numerous streets in the city of Newton. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 23:50:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground from late evening through the night across all of Clay County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many rural roads impassable, and flooded numerous streets in the city of Flora. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Tornado in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:24:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEKS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down in an open field 2.6 miles southeast of Westville at 11:24 PM CDT.  The tornado tracked to the northeast, crossing North 1850 East Road, then severely damaged an attached garage and part of a house.  The garage was pulled from its foundation and pushed about 10 feet on top of the car inside.  A large barn was damaged and several trees were splintered as well.  The tornado dissipated about one tenth of a mile northeast of the property at 11:25 PM CDT.  No injuries were reported.

Hail in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 22:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 22:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:35:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was blown down onto Springfield Avenue in Champaign.

Flash Flood in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches on already saturated ground, producing widespread flash flooding in southern Woodford County. Numerous rural roads were inundated and impassable as a result of the flash flooding.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 15:40:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Slow moving thunderstorms created rainfall rates of 1.00 to 2.00 inches per hour over already saturated ground due to flash flooding the previous night in southern and eastern Tazewell County. Numerous roads were flooded and one vehicle rescue was made. Rainfall totals from May 30th through the 31st ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 inches.

Flash Flood in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 16:10:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 3.00 to 4.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground, producing widespread flash flooding in northwest and northern Mc Lean County. Numerous rural roads were flooded, with the greatest impact from Carlock to Chenoa were many roads were impassable.

Flash Flood in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:45:00 to 31-MAY-13 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BERLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slow moving thunderstorms produced 1.50 to 3.00 inches of rain on already saturated ground in a two hour period during the late evening across much of Sangamon County. This rapidly produced flash flooding which made many roads impassable. Numerous vehicles became trapped in the rapidly rising water in the city of Springfield, where several water rescues were made. Many rural roads were closed, especially to the south and east of the Springfield metro area. The flash flooding continued through the night, and into June 1st.

Tornado in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 21:03:00 to 31-MAY-13 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado touched down at 10:03 PM CDT on the northwest side of Decatur near the intersection of Division Street and Summit Avenue.  The tornado tracked northeastward through Graceland Cemetery, across Oakland Avenue, and just south of the Decatur Memorial Hospital before dissipating near East Maywood Court at 10:07 PM CDT.  Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down along the path of the tornado, with the most significant tree damage occurring in Graceland Cemetery.  The Plaza TV shop on Oakland Avenue lost its roof and suffered broken windows and siding damage.  Other minor roofing damage occurred along the path of the tornado, with numerous trees and tree branches knocked down for several blocks south of the tornado as well.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 20:50:00 to 31-MAY-13 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISCO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Route 32 near Cisco.