A slow-moving storm system brought showers and thunderstorms to central Illinois during the afternoon and evening of May 30th.  Some of the storms became severe, producing damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph and locally heavy rainfall. Isolated flash flooding occurred in areas where persistent rains fell on very saturated ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 14:20:00 to 30-MAY-13 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL PASO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 20:25:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A flag pole was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 14:32:00 to 30-MAY-13 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINONK JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down onto Illinois Route 116 at 3000E and 1900N.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 14:43:00 to 30-MAY-13 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PANOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 15:45:00 to 30-MAY-13 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUNTSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several small trees were blown down at the Weinberg King State Fish and Wildlife Area.  A few larger trees were knocked down along Highway 101 east of Augusta near the Schuyler/Hancock County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 18:48:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWDER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Empty train cars were blown over near Lowder.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 18:52:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMPRO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two grain bins and two grain dryers were destroyed on a farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 18:52:00 to 30-MAY-13 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMPRO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six power poles were snapped close to a sub-station located near Auburn Road and Lead Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 18:58:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOAMI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power poles were snapped near Loami.

Flood in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 31-MAY-13 00:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A band of thunderstorms with heavy rain produced more than 2.00 inches of rain in 90 minutes during the evening of May 30th. The greatest impact was on roads near the La Moine River, which became inundated and were closed from late evening into the night. Several rural roads between Rushville and the La Moine River were also flooded and impassable in spots. Additional rainfall during the very early morning hours of May 31st kept many roads closed in southern Schuyler County. The flooding subsided by early afternoon on May 31st.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 19:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down around town.  A tree fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 19:45:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down, blocking both lanes of Highway 10 just east of Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 19:45:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAPELLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Wapella.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 19:50:00 to 30-MAY-13 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCNS NEW SALEM ST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down at New Salem State Park along State Highway 97.

Flash Flood in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 18:30:00 to 31-MAY-13 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A band of thunderstorms with heavy rain produced more than 2.00 inches of rain in 90 minutes during the evening of May 30th. The greatest impact was on roads near the La Moine River, which became inundated and were closed from late evening into the night. Several rural roads between Rushville and the La Moine River were also flooded and impassable in spots.

Flash Flood in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 20:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYNTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Already saturated ground and an additional 2.00 to 3.00 of rain during the late evening of May 30th resulted in flooding of many rural roads in eastern Tazewell County. The greatest impact was from Hopedale to the village of Minier. The flash flooding subsided during the early morning hours of May 31st.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 20:30:00 to 30-MAY-13 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree branches were blown down around Champaign.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 21:05:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIETERICH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A semi truck was blown over on Route 33 near Dieterich.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 21:07:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLAND GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power poles were blown down near Island Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 21:31:00 to 30-MAY-13 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOGA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 16.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several large tree branches were blown down and a flag pole was bent.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 22:00:00 to 30-MAY-13 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Clarksville.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 30-MAY-13 20:00:00 to 31-MAY-13 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Already saturated ground and an additional 2.00 to 3.00 of rain during the late evening of May 30th resulted in flooding of many rural roads in northern Logan County. The greatest impact was from Emden to Hartsburg where the water was 18 to 24 inches deep in spots. The flash flooding subsided during the early morning hours of May 31st.