A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the late afternoon and evening of November 2nd.  The airmass ahead of the front was unseasonably warm and humid with temperatures in the 70s and dewpoints of around 60 degrees.  In addition to the moderately strong instability, a vigorous short-wave trough approaching from the Central Plains enhanced low-level wind shear across the area.  Some of the resulting thunderstorms interacted with an old outflow boundary left behind by morning convection, further enhancing the available shear.  One of the most intense storms developed near Elmwood in Peoria County then tracked southeastward to Morton in Tazewell County.  This particular cell produced copious amounts of large hail, accumulating to several inches in some locations.  Nearly $3 million worth of damage was done as a result of wind-driven large hail across Peoria County.

Hail in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 14:50:00 to 02-NOV-16 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:05:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNA CITY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous vehicles sustained hail damage in Hanna City.

Hail in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:15:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous cars sustained hail damage south of Peoria.

Hail in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:19:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIA)GTR PEORIA ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:22:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH PEKIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Nickel-sized hail covered the ground in North Pekin.

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:27:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREVE COEUR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:28:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:30:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:35:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 15:25:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LELAND GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down and blocked one lane of Chatham Road in Springfield.

Hail in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 16:30:00 to 02-NOV-16 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 17:37:00 to 02-NOV-16 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCOLA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree limb was blown down in Tuscola.

Hail in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 14:50:00 to 02-NOV-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind-driven hail caused significant damage to the roofs and siding of 50 houses in Elmwood.  One house suffered a broken window.  Numerous cars were damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 02-NOV-16 16:52:00 to 02-NOV-16 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down on the south side of Decatur.