Severe thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois during the afternoon of May 27th producing large hail, wind damage and four tornadoes.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:45:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTOL STATION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two large trees were blown down causing siding and roof damage to a house.  A deck and a fence were also damaged.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:03:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:44:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The windshield of a car was smashed by a tree that fell on it.

Flood in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:45:00 to 27-MAY-19 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to ten inches of standing water was reported on some neighborhood streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:08:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARBERS CORNERS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:09:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD CLOW ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell across much of Bolingbrook.  Numerous cars were damaged at a car dealership.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:10:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROMEOVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:10:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARBERS CORNERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several large tree limbs were blown down in Bolingbrook.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:02:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two utility poles were snapped along 135th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:01:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Plainfield.

Hail in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:41:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTOL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball sized hail was estimated in Yorkville with damage to siding on houses.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:12:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKPORT LEWIS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Half dollar size hail fell at the National Weather Service office in Romeoville.  Several cars were damaged.

Hail in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:07:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLINGBROOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail was reported near 95th Street and Naperville Plainfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN HOMES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The canopy of a gas station on 111th street was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:44:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK LAWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large trees and tree limbs were blown down, some blocking roads.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:23:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail was estimated between 1 and 1.5 inch diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:25:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was uprooted and numerous tree limbs were blown down.  Some roads were nearly impassable.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:15:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAINFIELD CLOW ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One to two feet of standing water was reported near Weber Road and Lily Cache Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:46:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEVERLY HILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down near and around the 19th Ward and Evergreen Park.

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEGER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:06:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Shingle damage was reported to a roof along Park Avenue.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:06:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:05:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRETE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMBOY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and tree limbs were blown down in Amboy.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:10:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUBLETTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and tree limbs were blown down in Sublette.

Heavy Rain in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:15:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHICAGO HAMMOND ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Rainfall of 0.97 inches was measured in 20 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:35:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLA WEST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A section of a tree snapped off and fell onto a house in the 8600 block of 145th Street.

Flood in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLFS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on Heggs Road between 111th and 119th Streets.

Hail in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:39:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS HILLS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail 1.5 inches in diameter was reported at Bridgeview fire station #2.

Thunderstorm Wind in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:39:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS HILLS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Damage to trees and powerlines was reported along Harlem and Cicero Avenues between 103rd and 111th streets.

Heavy Rain in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 17:15:00 to 27-MAY-19 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURBANK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall of 2.56 inches was measured.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 16:53:00 to 27-MAY-19 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: IDAVILLE CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Route 49 was blocked by two snapped evergreen trees.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:45:00 to 27-MAY-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALOS HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding was reported along Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge.

Flood in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 14:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Minor street flooding and filling of retention ponds was reported near 95th Street and 84th Avenue.

Heavy Rain in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:35:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Rainfall of 1.90 inches was reported in about one hour.

Flood in DU PAGE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:00:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRONTEAC
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated two feet of standing water was reported in some roadways in Naperville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:44:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTOL STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A small portion of the roof of a home improvement store was torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:43:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: YORKVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A six foot diameter tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated to 60 mph.  A garage door was damaged by the winds.

Hail in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in Oswego.  Several homes suffered significant roof, siding and gutter damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:09:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CREST HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was uprooted along Renwick Road.

Tornado in KENDALL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:47:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENTLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of Walker Road and Ashley Road.  A video of the tornado showed it kicked up dust in an open field.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in WILL, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 13:04:00 to 27-MAY-19 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKPORT LEWIS ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved through portions of southwest Romeoville, tracking just north of Lewis University Airport.  Damage was relatively minor, consisting mostly of light roof damage, leaning utility poles, and tree limbs blown down.

Tornado in LEE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:27:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXBURY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Based on trained spotter reports, a brief tornado occurred just east of Interstate 39, southwest of Paw Paw.  No damage was reported.

Tornado in COOK, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 15:27:00 to 27-MAY-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK VLG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief tornado moved through part of Sauk Village producing minor roof damage.  A light pole was blown down onto a car.

Hail in DE KALB, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:21:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDWICH ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in KANE, ILLINOIS
From 27-MAY-19 12:50:00 to 27-MAY-19 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: AURORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter