A deepening area of low pressure tracking from Colorado into the western Great Lakes pulled a strong cold front into central Illinois during the evening of November 11th.  Thanks to an unseasonably warm and moist airmass that had been pulled northward ahead of the system, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the front.  Many of the storms produced 60-70mph wind gusts and localized wind damage, especially along and north of a Rushville to Bloomington line.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 18:32:00 to 11-NOV-15 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of a church roof was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:35:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Texas Road and Bartholomew west of Peoria.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 20:09:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: EL PASO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down in El Paso.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:11:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:35:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The gutters were blown off the south side of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:56:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN HILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A two-foot diameter tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 20:21:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a road in Stanford.

Strong Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 20:17:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two power poles and numerous tree branches were blown down in Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:20:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was snapped in Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 18:30:00 to 11-NOV-15 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across Galesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 18:35:00 to 11-NOV-15 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi was blown over on I-74 at mile marker 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 18:37:00 to 11-NOV-15 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was blown down about 2 miles south of Gilson.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:20:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree branch was blown down onto a house causing minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:20:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down and blocked Fenley Avenue in Pekin.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:35:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTONVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 2-foot diameter tree was blown down in Bartonville.  Power outages were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:39:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEVUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two 6 to 8-inch diameter trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 19:50:00 to 11-NOV-15 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 20:09:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINONK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several power lines were blown down in Minonk.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 11-NOV-15 20:35:00 to 11-NOV-15 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: YUTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi was blown over on I-74 at mile marker 125.