A line of thunderstorms developed across eastern Iowa during the early evening of June 15th, then tracked southeastward along an advancing warm front into central Illinois during the late evening of the 15th into the early morning hours of the 16th.  Two tornadoes touched down along the leading edge of the storms...one just southwest of South Pekin in Tazewell County and another near Bellflower in McLean County.  Minor damage was reported with both tornadoes.  Elsewhere around the area, 50-60 mph wind gusts caused scattered damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 16-JUN-19 01:03:00 to 16-JUN-19 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEWETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Numerous tree branches were blown down, including a 10-inch diameter branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 20:37:00 to 15-JUN-19 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAQUON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Maquon.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 16-JUN-19 01:25:00 to 16-JUN-19 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Several 6 to 8-inch diameter tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 16-JUN-19 00:20:00 to 16-JUN-19 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOWER HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree branch was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 23:40:00 to 15-JUN-19 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree limbs were blown down near Lake Vermilion.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 21:31:00 to 15-JUN-19 21:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 21:43:00 to 15-JUN-19 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINIER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power pole was blown down in Minier.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 22:02:00 to 15-JUN-19 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Market and Lee Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 20:39:00 to 15-JUN-19 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power poles were snapped just north of Fairview.

Tornado in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 21:19:00 to 15-JUN-19 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEKIN MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 2.1 miles southwest of South Pekin at 10:19 PM CDT.  The tornado tracked east-southeast...destroying a shed, blowing over several 18 to 24-inch diameter trees, and knocking over power poles north of Christmas Tree Road near Highway 29 before dissipating about 2.4 miles southeast of South Pekin at 10:22 PM CDT.

Tornado in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 22:36:00 to 15-JUN-19 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAURETTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 1.3 miles north of Bellflower at 11:36 PM CDT.  The tornado destroyed a machine shed along 3850 E Road before dissipating about 2.8 miles northeast of Bellflower at 11:39 PM CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 22:40:00 to 15-JUN-19 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LODGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Six power poles were snapped along IL-10 just west of Lodge.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 15-JUN-19 22:48:00 to 15-JUN-19 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE HEATH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were snapped near White Heath.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 16-JUN-19 01:33:00 to 16-JUN-19 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSHALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was partially ripped off a house and numerous tree branches were blown down.  A fence was toppled on 8th street and the metal canopy at Lion's Den Pizza was partially destroyed.