A large complex of slow-moving thunderstorms moved across south-central Illinois during the early morning hours of September 2nd.  A few of the cells produced gusty winds of 50 to 60 mph that downed a couple of trees in Jasper and Lawrence counties.  In addition, rainfall amounts of 3 to 6 inches were common along and south of the I-70 corridor, leading to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 02-SEP-14 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down just west of Sainte Marie.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 00:25:00 to 02-SEP-14 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and several tree branches were blown down in Lawrenceville.

Flash Flood in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 02-SEP-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIBLE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy downpours which produced 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour between 2200-0000 local time resulted in flash flooding across the northern half of Clay County. Numerous rural roads were impassable, streets were flooded in the town of Hord, and parts of U.S. Highway 45 from the Effingham County line to about Louisville were closed. The flooding subsided within three hours.

Flash Flood in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 00:30:00 to 02-SEP-14 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy downpours which produced 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour between 2230-0030 local time resulted in flash flooding across much of Jasper County. Numerous rural roads were impassable, streets were flooded in Newton, and parts of Illinois Route 33 from Newton to the Crawford County line, as well as Illinois Route 130 just south of Newton, were closed. The flooding subsided within three hours.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 01:00:00 to 02-SEP-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIBBIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy downpours which produced 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour between 2300-0100 local time resulted in flash flooding across a large part of Crawford County. Numerous rural roads were impassable, streets were flooded in Robinson and Oblong, and two state highways were closed, including Illinois Route 1 from Robinson to Hutsonville and Illinois Route 33 from the Jasper County line to Palestine. The flooding subsided within three hours.

Flash Flood in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 02-SEP-14 00:00:00 to 02-SEP-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy downpours which produced 2 to 3 inches of rain per hour between 2200-0000 local time resulted in flash flooding across the southern half of Effingham County. Numerous rural roads were impassable, streets in the towns of Mason and Edgewood were flooded, and parts of U.S. Highway 45 near the Clay County line were closed. Several motorists had to be rescued after they drove into flooded ditches. The flooding subsided within three hours.