Thunderstorms intensified within a zone of strong southerly low level winds that provided abundant warmth and moisture. These strong low level winds enhanced wind shear, which promoted the development of supercells with isolated tornadoes. The storms formed near a warm front that was draped across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. The storms occurred within a moist and moderately unstable air mass along and behind the warm front. The strong moisture feed contributed to torrential downpours that produced flash flooding in a number of counties. There was some major flash flooding in a corridor from Union County to Saline and Gallatin Counties during the evening.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 21:00:00 to 04-APR-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Widespread flash flooding occurred in the cities of Harrisburg and Eldorado. Multiple streets were under water and residences were flooded in Harrisburg. Most of the flooding occurred on the southeast side of town. In Eldorado, vehicles were stranded and several homes were evacuated. Vehicle rescues were performed along U.S. Highway 45. Sections of Route 45 were under one to two feet of water. Several businesses received water damage.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 21:13:00 to 04-APR-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Major street flooding was reported in Marion. A large amount of running water was over some streets.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 14:50:00 to 03-APR-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a creek was overflowing in his back yard after 2.3 inches of rain fell.

Flash Flood in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 08:45:00 to 03-APR-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMPTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several streets were covered by water in Carmi. Running water was across numerous roads in the county.

Flash Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 09:35:00 to 03-APR-14 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EQUALITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lots of running water was across Highway 142 in the city limits.

Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 03:00:00 to 04-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads remained underwater due to the heavy rain over the previous 24 hours.

Flood in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 05:00:00 to 04-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads remained underwater due to the heavy rain over the previous 24 hours.

Flood in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 05:00:00 to 04-APR-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALATIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

As a result of heavy rain over the previous 24 hours, many roads were still underwater, including portions of U.S. Highway 45. Several vehicles were abandoned. Some homes were evacuated.

Tornado in WHITE, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 07:30:00 to 03-APR-14 07:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUMBULL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

At a home with an attached garage, the roof was lifted and partially separated from the walls. A large 42-by-66 foot machine shed with an attached lean-to was partially unroofed, and the doors were blown inward. Several small outbuildings were overturned. Approximately a dozen trees, mainly pine trees, were snapped or uprooted. Some debris was blown at least one-half mile away. The most intense damage occurred on County Road 1560N, northwest of Carmi. Peak winds were estimated near 100 mph.

Hail in PERRY, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:26:00 to 03-APR-14 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DU QUOIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JEFFERSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 21:49:00 to 03-APR-14 21:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 22:28:00 to 03-APR-14 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOREVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated winds gusted up to 60 mph.

Tornado in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 19:40:00 to 03-APR-14 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAOLIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two barns sustained partial loss of roof and wall metal panels. Two individuals witnessed the tornado. The tornado occurred along Route 146 near the intersection of Route 127. Peak winds were estimated near 75 mph.

Hail in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:30:00 to 03-APR-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 19:52:00 to 03-APR-14 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERN SARATOGA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm damage survey conducted by National Weather Service meteorologists indicated mainly tree damage along the tornado path. There was loss of roofing material from an outbuilding. A few hardwood trees were uprooted. Branches were broken off. The tornado occurred on Shawnee National Forest property. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Tornado in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:00:00 to 03-APR-14 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LICK CREEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service damage survey indicated only tree damage along the tornado path, which ran parallel to and just northwest of Interstate 57. The tornado occurred in wooded areas of national forest property. Branches were broken. Hardwood trees were uprooted near the end of the damage path. Peak winds were estimated near 80 mph.

Hail in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 18:20:00 to 03-APR-14 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 19:24:00 to 03-APR-14 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURPHYSBORO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:44:00 to 03-APR-14 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGWAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:46:00 to 03-APR-14 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BURNSIDE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large funnel cloud was reported one mile east of U.S. Highway 45.

Funnel Cloud in JOHNSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 21:10:00 to 03-APR-14 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELKNAP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:25:00 to 03-APR-14 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULLEYS MILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Roofing from two barns was torn off. One hardwood tree was uprooted. Some branches were blown down. This small tornado occurred between Creal Springs and Lake of Egypt. Peak winds were estimated near 95 mph.

Flash Flood in WILLIAMSON, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 08:40:00 to 03-APR-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIMMONS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was over several city streets in Marion.

Flood in WAYNE, ILLINOIS
From 04-APR-14 10:00:00 to 07-APR-14 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred along the Skillet Fork River. At the Wayne City river gage, the river crested at 20.28 feet on the 5th. This crest was about one-half foot above the January, 2013 flood crest. Flood stage there is 15 feet, and major flooding begins at 20 feet. Numerous roads were flooded, a few of which were impassable. There was widespread flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 08:55:00 to 03-APR-14 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REND CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over many side streets in Benton, but none were closed. Water was over Highways 148 and 149 in several spots.

Flash Flood in SALINE, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 10:49:00 to 03-APR-14 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was flowing over several roads in the city limits.

Flash Flood in UNION, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:33:00 to 04-APR-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous vehicles were swept off the roadway. A home was flooded, with water as high as the electrical panel. One homeowner was rescued.

Flash Flood in GALLATIN, ILLINOIS
From 03-APR-14 20:44:00 to 04-APR-14 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMAHA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major flash flooding was reported in the community. Highway 1 was under water.