An approaching cold front interacted with a very warm and humid airmass to trigger a line of strong to severe thunderstorms across central and southeast Illinois during the afternoon and early evening of July 13th.  The line of storms produced wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph and numerous reports of wind damage from the Illinois River Valley eastward to the Illinois-Indiana border.  The most significant damage occurred when a downburst with winds of up to 90 mph flipped over a mobile home just north of Sailor Springs in Clay County.  One person was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:28:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was blown down in Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: INGRAHAM
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was blown over and destroyed, injuring one person inside.  A grain bin was blown 200 feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:18:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two 3-foot diameter trees were blown down at Route 78 and Lorance Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown over on Summit Avenue in Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in Newton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 14:09:00 to 13-JUL-16 14:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFFS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Illinois Route 100 just south of Bluffs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIRGINIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large oak tree was blown over onto Summit Avenue North between Main and William streets in Virginia.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 14:50:00 to 13-JUL-16 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LACON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 3-foot diameter tree was blown down in Lacon, causing a power outage to approximately 1000 customers.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 14:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped at the base just west of Rio.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:08:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 8-inch diameter tree was snapped at the base.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:10:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAMERS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A one stall garage was destroyed.  A 50 by 70-foot storage building was thrown on top of another small storage building.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAURA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down northwest of Laura.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:23:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous small tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous large tree branches were blown down in Edinburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEORIA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree limbs were blown down in Peoria.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARQUETTE HGTS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 1.5-foot diameter tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:49:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:50:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT PULASKI
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in Mt. Pulaski.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:55:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 140.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty five trees and hundreds of large tree branches were blown down across the city of Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: METAMORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown over onto a house in Metamora.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down in Waynesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:03:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT ZION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down in Mt. Zion.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:06:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTAMONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large tree branches were blown down in Altamont.  Some of the branches fell onto homes, causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:05:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: IOLA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree branches, and power lines were blown down in Iola and Xenia.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:08:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUMWAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown into power lines and one house was damaged in Shumway.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:09:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was torn off a building in downtown Shelbyville.  Numerous trees and tree branches were blown down, and two homes were damaged by falling branches.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:09:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUNKHOUSER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down and a few buildings were damaged at Lake Sara.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several houses sustained wind damage to their roofs near the high school in Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Flora.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large pole barn had half its roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:18:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDSOR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a house in Windsor.

Thunderstorm Wind in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:19:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIETERICH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two farm buildings were destroyed, a house was damaged, and a silo was blown over near Dietrich.  A large tree was blown down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree branches, and power lines were blown down in Clay City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEOGA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Large tree limbs were blown onto a truck in Neoga.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown onto a garage on 22nd Street and several trees and tree branches were blown down along Western Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:32:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down in Olney.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:35:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down in Mattoon.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:38:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTOON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown onto power lines near East County Road 1000N and Dole Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several large tree branches were blown down in Olney City Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 15:50:00 to 13-JUL-16 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down on the west side of Lincoln.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:39:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLNEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The metal roof was peeled off the grandstand at the Richland County Fairgrounds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Colfax.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLONO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Tolono.  One tree fell onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down on 1000N between Homer and Sidney.  Power lines were blown down on the 100 block of West St. in Homer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORMAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 90.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A shed was damaged at 600N and 2200E.  The roof was torn off a shed and gutters were blown off a house near 600N and 2300E.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:50:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANSAS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house sustained roof damage near 600N and 2245E.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and tree branches were blown down in West Union.

Thunderstorm Wind in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 13-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROCTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A TV antenna tower was blown down.  Roof shingles were stripped off a building and several tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 16:56:00 to 13-JUL-16 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIRA STATION
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down at Philo Road and Old Church Road just south of Urbana.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 17:00:00 to 13-JUL-16 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKINAW
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A 50-foot tall poplar tree approximately 12 to 15 feet in diameter was blown over onto Heritage Drive at Heritage Lake.  Numerous trees were snapped around Mackinaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 13-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 13-JUL-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEELTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power poles and power lines were blown down on South Henning Road just south of US Highway 150.