Isolated supercells developed ahead of an approaching cold front across west-central Illinois during the late evening of May 25th.  The storms eventually congealed into a line and tracked eastward along and north of the I-72 corridor to the Indiana border by the pre-dawn hours of May 26th.  Five tornado touchdowns occurred along the leading edge of the storms, including two in Tazewell County and three in Champaign County.  Aside from the tornadoes, the storms produced 60-70 mph wind gusts and hail as large as quarters.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:20:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 12-inch diameter tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:20:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 18-inch diameter tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:25:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELAVAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A utility pole was blown down in Delavan.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:40:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLULA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:44:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALLULA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eleven power poles were blown down in Tallula.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:05:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LELAND GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown over in the Montvale subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:06:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIRLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:26:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIVERNON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:36:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARRENSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down in Warrensburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:40:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree branches were blown down in Fairview Park on the west side of Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:45:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:46:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A vehicle was hit by a falling tree on Kirby Road.  No injuries were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:49:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: OREANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 30 by 50-foot Quonest hut was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 23:49:00 to 25-MAY-19 23:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARGENTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown over and a shed was toppled in Argenta.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:16:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SADORUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown onto railroad tracks in Sadorus.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:16:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: RYAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A metal roof and siding was ripped off a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:20:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CMI)WILLARD FLD CHA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree branches were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:23:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLONO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:27:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down, and the roof of a house was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:39:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMER ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of a metal farm building was partially torn off.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:42:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 01:00:00 to 26-MAY-19 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across Danville.

Tornado in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:23:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down within a line of severe thunderstorms near Mayfair Road and Broadmoor Drive in Champaign at 11:23 PM CDT May 25th.  The tornado damaged numerous trees as it moved to the east-southeast parallel to Broadmoor Drive before dissipating near Richards Lane and Park Haven Drive in Champaign at 11:25 PM CDT.

Tornado in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:27:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near Race Street and McHenry Street in Urbana at 11:27 PM CDT May 25th.  The tornado damaged numerous trees as it traveled to the east-southeast just south of McHenry Street before dissipating west of Philo Road in Urbana at 11:29 PM CDT.

Tornado in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:35:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIPTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down about 1.3 miles southwest of St. Joseph at 11:35 PM CDT May 25th.  The tornado crossed Salt Fork and damaged trees along County Road 2200 East before dissipating 1 mile south of St. Joseph at 11:37 PM CDT.

Hail in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 21:00:00 to 25-MAY-19 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLETON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 21:25:00 to 25-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 21:25:00 to 25-MAY-19 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: IPAVA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:18:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEARDSTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:27:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:28:00 to 26-MAY-19 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 26-MAY-19 00:55:00 to 26-MAY-19 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOMAC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:00:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along the Manito Blacktop between Manito and Forest City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:05:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANITO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Manito.

Tornado in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:14:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down along the leading edge of a line of thunderstorms about 3.5 miles west-northwest of Green Valley at 11:14 PM CDT.  The tornado tracked northeastward, damaging the roof of a manufactured home and several trees before dissipating 2.6 miles northwest of Green Valley at 11:16 PM CDT.

Tornado in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 25-MAY-19 22:19:00 to 25-MAY-19 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN VLY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down about 0.9 miles north-northeast of Green Valley at 11:19 PM CDT.  The tornado uprooted a tree, damaged an irrigation unit, and did significant damage to a large shed before dissipating 1.5 miles northeast of Green Valley at 11:20 PM CDT.