A cold front triggered scattered strong to severe thunderstorms across central Illinois during the morning of July 10th.  One of the storms dropped between 3 and 4 inches of rain in about one hour across southern Logan County and northwest Macon County, leading to flash flooding. Other storms produced damaging wind gusts, resulting in downed trees and flattened corn fields in a few locations.  In addition, lightning strikes caused house fires in both Lincoln and Ogden.

Hail in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:03:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Lightning in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:03:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A lightning strike started a house fire on the 800 block of North Sherman Street in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 08:50:00 to 10-JUL-13 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAHOMET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 30-foot area of corn was blown down about 2 miles south of Mahomet.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:14:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several rows of corn were blown down about 1 mile south of St. Joseph.

Lightning in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:20:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGDEN
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a house in Ogden.  The house was destroyed by the resulting fire.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 08:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROADWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very heavy rainfall, with accumulations of 3.00 to 4.00 inches in 90 minutes during the morning, resulted in flash flooding in southern Logan County. Six to ten inches of flowing water was reported over Illinois Route 121 between Mt. Pulaski and Latham. Numerous rural roads were also reported to be impassable. The water diminished quickly by early afternoon.

Flash Flood in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall, with accumulations of 2.50 to 4.00 inches in 90 minutes during the morning, resulted in flash flooding in northwest Macon County. Six to ten inches of flowing water was reported over Illinois Route 121 between Warrensburg and the Logan County line. Numerous rural roads were also reported to be impassable. Street flooding was also reported on the north side of Decatur. The water diminished quickly by early afternoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:03:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A large tree branch was blown down at 5th and State Street in Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 07:15:00 to 10-JUL-13 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and tree branches were blown down in Jewett.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:04:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Georgetown, including one that fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down across Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:05:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGE FARM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down in Ridge Farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 10-JUL-13 09:06:00 to 10-JUL-13 09:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Catlin.