An approaching cold front triggered strong to severe thunderstorms across portions of central Illinois during the late afternoon and evening of August 26th.  Hail up to the size of quarters was reported in a few locations, while gusty winds of around 60 mph downed trees in Macon and Edgar counties.  In addition, high rainfall rates with the strongest storms led to localized flash flooding, particularly across portions of Macon, Christian, and DeWitt counties.  Rainfall amounts in these areas generally ranged from 1.50 to 2.50, with the highest observed total of 3.94 being measured by an observer near Kincaid in Christian County.

Flash Flood in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 20:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.00 to 3.00 of rain within one hour in parts of central Macon County, including the cities of Decatur and Mt. Zion. The flash flooding resulted in the closure of numerous streets and viaducts in Decatur, as well as basement flooding to numerous homes and businesses. The flash flooding also impacted several rural roads from Harristown through Decatur to Mt. Zion. The flooding subsided by late evening.

Flash Flood in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 20:30:00 to 27-AUG-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBERNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.40M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.50 to 4.00 of rain within 90 minutes in northwest and central Christian County, including parts of the city of Taylorville. Most rural roads from Taylorville to Edinburg and Kincaid were impassable. Some city streets and basements in homes in northwestern portions of Taylorville were also flooded. Illinois Routes 29 and 104 from Taylorville to Kincaid were closed for a period of time during the late evening. The flooding subsided by Midnight local time.

Hail in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 16:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 16:04:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 18:25:00 to 26-AUG-14 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 19:11:00 to 26-AUG-14 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 18:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced 2.50 to 3.00 of rain within one hour in parts of central DeWitt County, including the city of Clinton. The flash flooding resulted in the closure of numerous streets and viaducts in Clinton, as well as basement flooding to numerous homes and businesses. The flash flooding also impacted several rural roads between Clinton and Weldon Springs State Park. The flooding subsided by late evening.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 16:07:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDMON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree branches were blown down and a corn field was flattened west of Redmon.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 18:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees and power lines were blown down in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 18:45:00 to 26-AUG-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 26-AUG-14 20:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several tree branches were blown down in Taylorville, including one that temporarily blocked Route 29 just northwest of town.