A powerful line of thunderstorms moved across central and eastern Illinois during the early morning hours of May 23rd producing widespread wind damage with a measured wind gust to 83 mph.

Funnel Cloud in LIVINGSTON, ILLINOIS
From 22-MAY-19 23:56:00 to 22-MAY-19 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was observed near Route 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:29:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: GIBSON CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on Lott Blvd.  Numerous tree limbs were blown down.  Power was reported out for much of Gibson City.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:47:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIPER CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were measured to 70 mph at Stuckley Farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Considerable tree damage was reported in Sibley with numerous roads blocked due to large trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:04:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSEKA
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A wind gust to 83 mph was measured in the northeast part of Watseka.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:55:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESCENT CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.  The worst of the damage was on the southeast side of Crescent City.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:54:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLIFTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:57:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESCENT CITY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Thirty utility poles were blown down along Route 24 between Crescent City and Watseka.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:02:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSEKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A flag pole was blown down onto a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:02:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSEKA
Magnitude: 72.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees, tree limbs, power lines and utility poles were blown down.  Partial roofs were also torn off.  The worst of the damage was located on the west side of Watseka.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in FORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:30:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large grain silos were blown over near N 200 E Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:50:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISSNA PARK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous buildings on a farmstead were destroyed by winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:09:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONOVAN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:09:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: IROQUOIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 01:09:00 to 23-MAY-19 01:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELDON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:52:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CISSNA PARK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in IROQUOIS, ILLINOIS
From 23-MAY-19 00:49:00 to 23-MAY-19 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONARGA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down.