Remnants of a large cluster of nocturnal thunderstorms over Iowa pushed into west-central Illinois during the early morning of August 20th.  The leading edge of the storms intensified as they approached the I-55 corridor, then continued eastward to the Indiana border by around midday.  Widespread wind damage accompanied the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 07:55:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A young cedar tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:26:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANITO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A large tree fell onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:30:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEKIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A one-foot diameter tree was blown down at Parkview and 11th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:35:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was split down the middle.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:00:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSHVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous tree limbs were blown down along US-24 from Rushville to Ray.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:10:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several large tree limbs were blown down near 11th and Ash Streets in Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:35:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GERMANTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in Germantown Hills.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEYWORTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHERN VIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Second Street between Kimble and St. Joseph streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:40:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A two-foot diameter tree was blown down in Deer Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:05:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down in two locations in Lincoln, leaving more than 500 customers without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTHLAWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown onto power lines on Bel Aire Drive in southeast Springfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:30:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was split in half on South Alexander Street in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:55:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEMENT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown onto a power line in Bement.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:45:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:55:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAHOMET
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:02:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPAIGN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped at the base at the intersection of Kirby Avenue and Crescent Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:20:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLA GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down in Villa Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:30:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUMBOLDT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:40:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Oakwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:40:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOMAC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Potomac.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:50:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIBLE GROVE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near Bible Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:36:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:50:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Westville.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:50:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Tilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:50:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISMARCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Bismarck.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:55:00 to 20-AUG-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and tree branches were blown down in Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 07:45:00 to 20-AUG-19 07:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Galesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 07:50:00 to 20-AUG-19 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK RUN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 80.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Corn and sorghum fields were flattened about 3 miles west-northwest of Dahinda.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:25:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD FOREST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown onto a house in Peoria near Bradley University.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 08:25:00 to 20-AUG-19 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tree was blown onto a house in Sunnyland.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADFORDTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A large pine tree was blown onto a house near Jefferson Street and Churchill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:15:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

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

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 09:23:00 to 20-AUG-19 09:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LATHAM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and power poles were blown down in Latham.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:00:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONDVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Siding was blown off a building in Bondville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:11:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A semi was blown over on I-57 about 2 miles south of Thomasboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 20-AUG-19 10:45:00 to 20-AUG-19 10:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Catlin.  A metal sign at a gas station was blown down and minor roof damage occurred to a house as well.